- Board question
What are the three types of courts-martial?
Summary, special, and general. The summary court-martial handles minor offenses by enlisted Soldiers and consists of one commissioned officer. The special court-martial is the intermediate level and can adjudge confinement of up to one year and a bad-conduct discharge. The general court-martial is the highest level and may adjudge any punishment authorized for the offense, including a dishonorable discharge and, where the law allows, death.
- AR 27-10Publication
Military Justice
AR 27-10 is the Army's implementing regulation for military justice: nonjudicial punishment, courts-martial administration, and the Army's policies under the Manual for Courts-Martial. Leaders reach for it most often for Article 15 procedures and filing decisions. It is revised frequently -- always confirm the current edition with your servicing judge advocate.
- Board question
What is the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
It is the federal law that establishes the military justice system, enacted by Congress in 1950 and effective in 1951. It defines military criminal offenses, sets out the types of courts-martial, and provides for nonjudicial punishment.