Military Instructors Manual by Oliver Schoonmaker;James P. Cole
page 194 of 491 (39%)
page 194 of 491 (39%)
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Sentence.
(1) No power to adjudge dishonorable discharge. (2) No confinement in excess of six (6) months. (3) No forfeiture of pay in excess of six (6) months. (C) Summary Courts Martial (one (1) officer). Appointed by (1) Commanding officer of garrison, fort, camp, etc. (2) Commanding officer of regiment, detached battalion, etc. (N.B.) When but one (1) officer is present with command he shall be the summary court martial. Jurisdiction. (1) Only privates holding no certificate of eligibility for promotion--and (2) For crimes not capital. Sentence. (1) Confinement not over 3 months. (2) No dishonorable discharge. (3) No punishment over one (1) month without higher authority. METHOD OF ENTERING A CHARGE AGAINST A MAN: Example: Charge: Violation of the ---- Article of War. Specification: In that (rank, name, organization) did at (place) on or about (date) etc. (brief description of offence committed). |
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