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Department of the Army Pamphlet 27–9
Legal Services
Military Judges’ Benchbook
Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 10 September 2014
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SUMMARY of CHANGE DA PAM 27–9
Military Judges’ Benchbook
This revised Department of the Army Pamphlet incorporates the substantive
criminal law found in the Manual for Courts-Martial, through the 2012 Edition; decisions of military and higher courts; and comments and opinions of individual
legal specialists on criminal law. Highlighted below are some of the changes to
the 2010 edition of this Benchbook:
Deletes notes concerning death penalty as an authorized punishment for Article 120 and 120b offenses based upon change in law effective 28 June 2012.
Updates the Article 120 preface to reflect new statute implemented 28 June 2012.
Adds an instruction on the defense of justification in Chapter 5.
Adds an inquiry of Special Victim Counsel (SVC) concerning their detailing and qualifications – provides oath for SVC.
Adds colloquy advising accused of mental responsibility and competency issue when raised.
Adds note regarding judicial notice instruction.
Adds inquiry regarding citizenship and the consequences of conviction on immigration status when accused pleads guilty.
Adds note regarding proper instruction on use of MRE 412 evidence in sentencing.
Amends the script in Appendix E for conducting contempt proceedings.
Amends preliminary instructions to the members to include prohibition on the use of social media to discuss the court-martial.
To conform to FY14 NDAA:
— Deletes the offense of consensual sodomy.
— Adds the offense of bestiality.
— Amends all instructions effected by implementation of mandatory punitive discharge for Article 120 offense.
— Adds note regarding limitations on CMCA’s authority to alter the findings or sentence for certain sex offenses.
To conform to recent case law:
— Amends the Article 107 instruction to define what is an official statement.
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— Amends Article 120 instructions to properly instruct on consent and mistake of fact as to consent.
— Clarifies the child pornography instruction in relation to sexually provocative depictions of minors not involving exhibition of the genital
area of any person.
— Adds note to Article 130 (Housebreaking) informing that purely military offenses will not supply the intent element for housebreaking.
— Updates the elements of Article 134, Child Endangerment.
— Adds notes and references to evidentiary instruction 7-13-1 regarding the proper use of MRE 413/414 evidence in aggravation.
— Adds instructions to the members on the proper consideration of rehabilitative potential evidence.
— Adds note to Article 95 distinguishing between escape from custody and escape from confinement.
— Clarifies the definition of drunk for purposes of Article 112 and 113.
— Adds note concerning accused’s unsworn statement about sex offender registration requirements.
— Adds a note concerning false official statements made to AAFES employees.
Corrects minor typographical and usage errors.
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RESERVED
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FOREWORD This Benchbook should be regarded as a supplement to the Uniform Code of Military
Justice, as amended; the Manual for Courts-Martial, 2012 Edition; opinions of appellate
courts; other departmental publications dealing primarily with trial procedure; and
similar legal reference material. Statutes, Executive Orders, and appellate decisions are
the principal sources for this Benchbook, and such publications, rather than this
Benchbook, should be cited as legal authority
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Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 10 September 2014
*Department of the Army Pamphlet 27–9
Legal Services
Military Judges’ Benchbook
History. This publication was originally published on 01 April 2001. This electronic
edition publishes the 2014 edition.
Summary. This pamphlet sets forth pattern instructions and suggested procedures
applicable to trials by general and special
court-martial. It has been prepared primarily
to meet the needs of military judges. It is
also intended as a practical guide for counsel,
staff judge advocates, commanders, legal
specialists, and others engaged in the
administration of military justice.
Applicability. This pamphlet applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard of
the United States, and the U.S. Army
Reserve.
Proponent and exception authority. The proponent of this pamphlet is The Judge
Advocate General (TJAG). The proponent
has the authority to approve exceptions to
this publication that are consistent with
controlling law and regulation. The
proponent may delegate this approval
authority, in writing, to a division chief
within the proponent agency in the grade of
colonel or the civilian equivalent.
Suggested Improvements. Users are invited to send comments and suggested
improvements to the Military Judges’
Benchbook on DA Form 2028
(Recommended Changes to Publications and
Blank Forms) directly to the Office of the
Chief Trial Judge, U.S. Army Legal Services
Agency, ATTN: JALS-TJ,9725 Gunston
Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5546.
Distribution. Active Army, USAR, ARNG: To be distributed in accordance with
Initial Distribution Number 094060.
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................. 1 1–1. Purpose and scope. ................................................................ 2 1–2. Necessity for tailoring. ........................................................... 4 1–3. Elements of offenses. ............................................................. 4 1–4. Other Instructions. ................................................................. 4 1–5. References. ............................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 TRIAL PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS ...... 7
Section I Initial Session Through Arraignment ............................... 8 2–1. PROCEDURAL GUIDE FOR ARTICLE 39(a)
SESSION ................................................................................ 8 2–1–1. RIGHTS TO COUNSEL ................................................... 9 2–1–2. FORUM RIGHTS .............................................................10 2–1–3. ARRAIGNMENT .............................................................12
Section II Guilty Plea Inquiry ........................................................14 2–2–1. GUILTY PLEA INTRODUCTION ..................................14 2–2–2. STIPULATION OF FACT INQUIRY .............................16 2–2–3. GUILTY PLEA FACTUAL BASIS .................................17 2–2–4. MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT INQUIRY .........................19 2–2–5. IF NO PRETRIAL AGREEMENT EXISTS ....................20 2–2–6. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT (JUDGE ALONE) ...............20 2–2–7. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT (MEMBERS) .......................23 2–2–8. ACCEPTANCE OF GUILTY PLEA ...............................27
Section III Judge Alone (Contested Findings) ...............................30 2–3–1. TRIAL PROCEEDS WITH GOVERNMENT CASE ......30 2–3–2. TRIAL RESUMES WITH THE DEFENSE CASE,
IF ANY ..................................................................................30 2–3–3. REBUTTAL AND SURREBUTTAL, IF ANY ...............30 2–3–4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINDINGS ...............................31
Section IV Judge Alone (Sentencing) .............................................31
2–4–1. POST-TRIAL AND APPELLATE RIGHTS
ADVICE ................................................................................ 33 2–4–2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SENTENCE ............................. 35
Section V Court Members (Contested) .......................................... 37
2–5. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 37 2–5–1. VOIR DIRE ...................................................................... 42 2–5–2. INDIVIDUAL VOIR DIRE ............................................. 45 2–5–3. CHALLENGES ................................................................ 45 2–5–4. ANNOUNCEMENT OF PLEA........................................ 47 2–5–5. TRIAL ON MERITS ........................................................ 48 2–5–6. TRIAL RESUMES WITH DEFENSE CASE, IF
ANY ...................................................................................... 48 2–5–7. REBUTTAL AND SURREBUTTAL, IF ANY ............... 48 2–5–8. DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS INSTRUCTIONS............ 49 2–5–9. PREFATORY INSTRUCTIONS ON FINDINGS ........... 50 2–5–10. LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE(S) ............................. 51 2–5–11. OTHER APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONS .................. 53 2–5–12. CLOSING SUBSTANTIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON
FINDINGS ............................................................................ 53 2–5–13. FINDINGS ARGUMENT .............................................. 54 2–5–14. PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS ON FINDINGS ...... 54 2–5–15. PRESENTENCING SESSION ....................................... 58 2–5–16. FINDINGS ..................................................................... 59 2–5–17. SENTENCING PROCEEDINGS ................................... 61 2–5–18. REBUTTAL AND SURREBUTTAL, IF ANY ............. 61 2–5–19. DISCUSSION OF SENTENCING
INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. 62 2–5–20. SENTENCING ARGUMENTS ..................................... 63 2–5–21. SENTENCING INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 63 2–5–22. TYPES OF PUNISHMENT ........................................... 65 2–5–23. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 73 2–5–24. CONCLUDING SENTENCING INSTRUCTIONS ...... 77
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2–5–25. POST-TRIAL AND APPELLATE RIGHTS
ADVICE ................................................................................ 80 2–5–26. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SENTENCE ........................... 81
Section VI Court Members (Sentencing Only) ............................... 84 2–6–1. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 86 2–6–2. VOIR DIRE ...................................................................... 89 2–6–3. INDIVIDUAL VOIR DIRE ............................................. 91 2–6–4. CHALLENGES ................................................................ 92 2–6–5. SENTENCING PROCEEDINGS ..................................... 93 2–6–6. REBUTTAL AND SURREBUTTAL, IF ANY ............... 94 2–6–7. DISCUSSION OF SENTENCING INSTRUCTIONS ..... 94 2–6–8. SENTENCING ARGUMENTS ....................................... 95 2–6–9. SENTENCING INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 95 2–6–10. TYPES OF PUNISHMENT ........................................... 97 2–6–11. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ........................................... 105 2–6–12. CONCLUDING SENTENCING INSTRUCTIONS .... 110 2–6–13. POST-TRIAL AND APPELLATE RIGHTS
ADVICE .............................................................................. 112 2–6–14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SENTENCE ......................... 114
Section VII Miscellaneous Procedural Guides ............................ 117 2–7–1. WAIVER OF STATUTORY WAITING PERIOD ........ 117 2–7–2. PRO SE REPRESENTATION ....................................... 118 2–7–3. WAIVER OF CONFLICT-FREE COUNSEL (DC
REPRESENTING MULTIPLE ACCUSED) ...................... 121 2–7–4. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: DISMISSAL OF
CHARGE CLAUSE ............................................................ 123 2–7–5. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: TESTIFY IN
ANOTHER CASE ............................................................... 124 2–7–6. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: OPERATION OF
ARTICLE 58a ON A SUSPENDED SENTENCE .............. 125 2–7–7. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: SUSPENSION
WITHOUT DEFERMENT ................................................. 126 2–7–8. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: ARTICLE 32
WAIVER ............................................................................. 127 2–7–9. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: WAIVER OF
MEMBERS ......................................................................... 129 2–7–10. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: WAIVER OF
MOTIONS........................................................................... 130 2–7–11. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: WAIVER OF
MOTION FOR ILLEGAL PRETRIAL PUNISHMENT
(ARTICLE 13) SENTENCING CREDIT ........................... 132 2–7–12. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS .................................... 135 2–7–13. MOTION FOR FINDING OF NOT GUILTY ............. 136 2–7–14. RECONSIDERATION INSTRUCTION
(FINDINGS) ....................................................................... 137 2–7–15. RELATIVE SEVERITY OF SENTENCE ................... 139 2–7–16. CLEMENCY (RECOMMENDATION FOR
SUSPENSION) ................................................................... 140 2–7–17. CLEMENCY (ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS) ...... 141 2–7–18. “HUNG JURY” INSTRUCTION ................................. 142 2–7–19. RECONSIDERATION INSTRUCTION
(SENTENCE) ...................................................................... 143 2–7–20. COMMENT ON RIGHTS TO SILENCE OR
COUNSEL .......................................................................... 145 2–7–21. CREDIT FOR ARTICLE 15 PUNISHMENT .............. 146 2–7–22. VIEWS AND INSPECTIONS ..................................... 149 2–7–23. ABSENT ACCUSED INSTRUCTION:
PRELIMINARY FINDINGS .............................................. 153 2–7–24. STIPULATIONS OF FACT AND EXPECTED
TESTIMONY (NOT IAW A PRETRIAL
AGREEMENT) ................................................................... 154 2–7–25. CONFESSIONAL STIPULATION OF FACT
INQUIRY ............................................................................ 156
2–7–26. ADVICE ON CONSEQUENCES OF
VOLUNTARY ABSENCE ................................................. 159 2–7–27. ARGUMENT OR REQUEST FOR A PUNITIVE
DISCHARGE ...................................................................... 160 2–7–28. GUILTY PLEA— ADVICE TO ACCUSED
WHEN RAISED: MENTAL RESPONSIBILITY,
EVIDENCE NEGATING MENS REA, OR
COMPETENCE .................................................................. 163 2–7–29. SPECIAL VICTIM COUNSEL ................................... 169
Chapter 3 INSTRUCTIONS ON ELEMENTS OF OFFENSES .......................................................... 171
3–1–1. PRINCIPALS—AIDING, ABETTING,
COUNSELING, COMMANDING, OR PROCURING
(ARTICLE 77) .................................................................... 172 3–1–2. JOINT OFFENDERS (ARTICLE 77) ............................ 173 3–2–1. ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT (ARTICLE 78) ...... 174 3–3–1. CONVICTION OF LESSER INCLUDED
OFFENSE (ARTICLE 79) .................................................. 176 3–4–1. ATTEMPTS—OTHER THAN MURDER AND
VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER (ARTICLE 80) ......... 177 3–4–2. ATTEMPTS—MURDER, PREMEDITATED AND
UNPREMEDITATED (ARTICLE 80) ............................... 180 3–4–3. ATTEMPTS—VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
(ARTICLE 80) .................................................................... 187 3–5–1. CONSPIRACY (ARTICLE 81) ..................................... 191 3–6–1. SOLICITATION OF DESERTION OR MUTINY
(ARTICLE 82) .................................................................... 194 3–6–2. SOLICITATION OF MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE
THE ENEMY OR SEDITION (ARTICLE 82) ................... 197 3–7–1. FRAUDULENT ENLISTMENT OR
APPOINTMENT (ARTICLE 83) ....................................... 199 3–7–2. FRAUDULENT SEPARATION (ARTICLE 83) .......... 201 3–8–1. EFFECTING UNLAWFUL ENLISTMENT,
APPOINTMENT, OR SEPARATION (ARTICLE 84) ...... 202 3–9–1. DESERTION WITH INTENT TO REMAIN AWAY
PERMANENTLY (ARTICLE 85) ...................................... 204 3–9–2. DESERTION WITH INTENT TO AVOID
HAZARDOUS DUTY OR TO SHIRK IMPORTANT
SERVICE (ARTICLE 85) ................................................... 209 3–9–3. DESERTION BEFORE NOTICE OF
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION (ARTICLE 85) ........ 211 3–9–4. ATTEMPTED DESERTION (ARTICLE 85) ................ 214 3–10–1. FAILING TO GO TO OR LEAVING PLACE OF
DUTY (ARTICLE 86) ........................................................ 216 3–10–2. ABSENCE FROM UNIT, ORGANIZATION, OR
PLACE OF DUTY (ARTICLE 86) ..................................... 218 3–10–3. ABSENCE FROM UNIT, ORGANIZATION, OR
PLACE OF DUTY WITH INTENT TO AVOID
MANEUVERS OR FIELD EXERCISES (ARTICLE
86) ....................................................................................... 222 3–10–4. ABANDONING WATCH OR GUARD (ARTICLE
86) ....................................................................................... 226 3–11–1. MISSING MOVEMENT (ARTICLE 87) .................... 228 3–12–1. CONTEMPT TOWARD OFFICIALS BY
COMMISSIONED OFFICER (ARTICLE 88) ................... 230 3–13–1. DISRESPECT TOWARD A SUPERIOR
COMMISSIONED OFFICER (ARTICLE 89) ................... 232 3–14–1. ASSAULTING—STRIKING, DRAWING,
LIFTING UP A WEAPON AGAINST, OFFERING
VIOLENCE TO—SUPERIOR COMMISSIONED
OFFICER (ARTICLE 90) ................................................... 235 3–14–2. WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCE OF A SUPERIOR
COMMISSIONED OFFICER (ARTICLE 90) ................... 240
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3–15–1. ASSAULT ON WARRANT,
NONCOMMISSIONED, OR PETTY OFFICER
(ARTICLE 91) .....................................................................244 3–15–2. WILLFUL DISOBEDIENCE OF WARRANT,
NONCOMMISSIONED, OR PETTY OFFICER
(ARTICLE 91) .....................................................................248 3–15–3. CONTEMPT OR DISRESPECT TOWARD
WARRANT, NONCOMMISSIONED, OR PETTY
OFFICER (ARTICLE 91) ...................................................251 3–16–1. VIOLATING GENERAL ORDER OR
REGULATION (ARTICLE 92) ..........................................254 3–16–2. VIOLATING OTHER WRITTEN ORDER OR
REGULATION (ARTICLE 92) ..........................................257 3–16–3. FAILURE TO OBEY LAWFUL ORDER
(ARTICLE 92) .....................................................................259 3–16–4. DERELICTION OF DUTY (ARTICLE 92) .................261 3–17–1. CRUELTY, OPPRESSION, OR
MALTREATMENT OF SUBORDINATES (ARTICLE
93) ........................................................................................263 3–18–1. MUTINY BY REFUSING TO OBEY ORDERS
OR TO PERFORM DUTY (ARTICLE 94).........................265 3–18–2. MUTINY BY CREATING VIOLENCE OR
DISTURBANCE (ARTICLE 94) ........................................267 3–18–3. SEDITION (ARTICLE 94)...........................................268 3–18–4. FAILURE TO PREVENT AND SUPPRESS A
MUTINY OR SEDITION (ARTICLE 94) ..........................269 3–18–5. FAILURE TO REPORT A MUTINY OR
SEDITION (ARTICLE 94) .................................................271 3–18–6. ATTEMPTED MUTINY (ARTICLE 94) ....................273 3–19–1. RESISTING APPREHENSION (ARTICLE 95) ..........274 3–19–2. FLEEING APPREHENSION (ARTICLE 95) ..............277 3–19–3. BREAKING ARREST (ARTICLE 95) ........................280 3–19–4. ESCAPE FROM CUSTODY (ARTICLE 95) ..............283 3–19–5. ESCAPE FROM CONFINEMENT––PRETRIAL
AND POST–TRIAL CONFINEMENT (ARTICLE 95)......286 3–20–1. RELEASING PRISONER WITHOUT
AUTHORITY (ARTICLE 96) .............................................291 3–20–2. SUFFERING A PRISONER TO ESCAPE
THROUGH NEGLECT (ARTICLE 96) .............................292 3–20–3. SUFFERING A PRISONER TO ESCAPE
THROUGH DESIGN (ARTICLE 96) .................................293 3–21–1. UNLAWFUL DETENTION (ARTICLE 97) ...............294 3–22–1. UNNECESSARY DELAY IN DISPOSING OF
CASE (ARTICLE 98)..........................................................296 3–22–2. FAILING TO ENFORCE OR COMPLY WITH
CODE (ARTICLE 98) .........................................................297 3–23–1. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY,
RUNNING AWAY (ARTICLE 99) ....................................298 3–23–2. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY—
ABANDONMENT, SURRENDER, OR DELIVERING
UP OF COMMAND (ARTICLE 99)...................................300 3–23–3. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY—
ENDANGERING SAFETY OF COMMAND
(ARTICLE 99) .....................................................................302 3–23–4. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY—
CASTING AWAY ARMS OR AMMUNITION
(ARTICLE 99) .....................................................................304 3–23–5. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY—
COWARDLY CONDUCT (ARTICLE 99) .........................305 3–23–6. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY—
QUITTING PLACE OF DUTY TO PLUNDER OR
PILLAGE (ARTICLE 99) ...................................................307 3–23–7. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY—
CAUSING FALSE ALARM (ARTICLE 99) ......................309 3–23–8. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY—
FAILURE TO DO UTMOST (ARTICLE 99) .....................311
3–23–9. MISBEHAVIOR BEFORE THE ENEMY—
FAILURE TO AFFORD RELIEF (ARTICLE 99) .............. 313 3–24–1. COMPELLING SURRENDER (ARTICLE 100) ......... 315 3–24–2. COMPELLING SURRENDER—ATTEMPTS
(ARTICLE 100) .................................................................. 317 3–24–3. STRIKING THE COLORS OR FLAG (ARTICLE
100) ..................................................................................... 319 3–25–1. IMPROPER USE OF COUNTERSIGN—
DISCLOSING PAROLE OR COUNTERSIGN
(ARTICLE 101) .................................................................. 321 3–25–2. GIVING DIFFERENT PAROLE OR
COUNTERSIGN (ARTICLE 101) ...................................... 322 3–26–1. FORCING A SAFEGUARD (ARTICLE 102) ............. 324 3–27–1. FAILING TO SECURE PUBLIC PROPERTY
TAKEN FROM THE ENEMY (ARTICLE 103) ................ 325 3–27–2. CAPTURED OR ABANDONED PROPERTY—
FAILURE TO REPORT AND TURN OVER
(ARTICLE 103) .................................................................. 327 3–27–3. CAPTURED OR ABANDONED PROPERTY—
DEALING IN (ARTICLE 103) ........................................... 329 3–27–4. LOOTING OR PILLAGING (ARTICLE 103)............. 331 3–28–1. AIDING THE ENEMY—FURNISHING ARMS
OR AMMUNITION (ARTICLE 104) ................................. 333 3–28–2. AIDING THE ENEMY—ATTEMPTING TO
FURNISH ARMS OR AMMUNITION (ARTICLE
104) ..................................................................................... 334 3–28–3. AIDING THE ENEMY—HARBORING OR
PROTECTING (ARTICLE 104) ......................................... 336 3–28–4. AIDING THE ENEMY—GIVING
INTELLIGENCE TO THE ENEMY (ARTICLE 104) ....... 337 3–28–5. AIDING THE ENEMY—COMMUNICATING
WITH THE ENEMY (ARTICLE 104)................................ 338 3–29–1. MISCONDUCT AS A PRISONER (ARTICLE
105) ..................................................................................... 340 3–29–2. MISCONDUCT AS A PRISONER—
MALTREATMENT OF PRISONER (ARTICLE 105) ....... 342 3–30–1. SPYING (ARTICLE 106) ............................................ 344 3–30a–1. ESPIONAGE (ARTICLE 106a) ................................. 346 3–30a–2. ATTEMPTED ESPIONAGE (ARTICLE 106a) ......... 348 3–31–1. FALSE OFFICIAL STATEMENT (ARTICLE 107) ... 350 3–32–1. SELLING OR DISPOSING OF MILITARY
PROPERTY (ARTICLE 108) ............................................. 352 3–32–2. DAMAGING, DESTROYING, OR LOSING
MILITARY PROPERTY (ARTICLE 108) ......................... 356 3–32–3. SUFFERING MILITARY PROPERTY TO BE
LOST, DAMAGED, SOLD, OR WRONGFULLY
DISPOSED OF (ARTICLE 108) ......................................... 362 3–33–1. NONMILITARY PROPERTY—REAL
PROPERTY—WASTING OR SPOILING (ARTICLE
109) ..................................................................................... 369 3–33–2. NONMILITARY PROPERTY—PERSONAL
PROPERTY— DESTROYING OR DAMAGING
(ARTICLE 109) .................................................................. 371 3–34–1. HAZARDING OF VESSEL—WILLFUL
(ARTICLE 110) .................................................................. 373 3–34–2. HAZARDING OF VESSEL—THROUGH
NEGLECT (ARTICLE 110)................................................ 374 3–35–1. DRUNKEN OR RECKLESS OPERATION OF A
VEHICLE, AIRCRAFT, OR VESSEL (ARTICLE 111) .... 375 3–36–1. DRUNK ON DUTY (ARTICLE 112) .......................... 383 3–37–1. DRUGS—WRONGFUL POSSESSION—WITH
INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (ARTICLE 112a) ................... 385 3–37–2. DRUGS—WRONGFUL USE (ARTICLE 112a) ......... 392 3–37–3. DRUGS, WRONGFUL DISTRIBUTION
(ARTICLE 112a) ................................................................. 398
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3–37–4. DRUGS—WRONGFUL INTRODUCTION—
WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (ARTICLE 112a) ........ 404 3–37–5. DRUGS—WRONGFUL MANUFACTURE—
WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (ARTICLE 112a) ........ 411 3–37–6. DRUGS—WRONGFUL IMPORTATION OR
EXPORTATION (ARTICLE 112a) .................................... 418 3–38–1. MISBEHAVIOR OF SENTINEL OR LOOKOUT
(ARTICLE 113) .................................................................. 424 3–39–1. DUELING (ARTICLE 114) ......................................... 427 3–39–2. PROMOTING A DUEL (ARTICLE 114) .................... 428 3–39–3. CONNIVING AT FIGHTING A DUEL (ARTICLE
114) ..................................................................................... 429 3–39–4. FAILURE TO REPORT A DUEL (ARTICLE 114) .... 430 3–40–1. MALINGERING, SELF–INFLICTED INJURY
(ARTICLE 115) .................................................................. 431 3–41–1. RIOT (ARTICLE 116) ................................................. 433 3–41–2. BREACH OF THE PEACE (ARTICLE 116) .............. 435 3–42–1. PROVOKING SPEECHES OR GESTURES
(ARTICLE 117) .................................................................. 436 3–43–1. PREMEDITATED MURDER (ARTICLE 118) .......... 438 3–43–2. UNPREMEDITATED MURDER (ARTICLE 118) ..... 441 3–43–3. MURDER WHILE ENGAGING IN AN ACT
INHERENTLY DANGEROUS TO ANOTHER
(ARTICLE 118) .................................................................. 445 3–43–4. FELONY MURDER (ARTICLE 118) ......................... 447 3–43–5. FELONY MURDER (ARTICLE 118) ......................... 450 3–44–1. VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER (ARTICLE
119) ..................................................................................... 452 3–44–2. INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER—
CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE (ARTICLE 119) ................... 455 3–44–3. INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER—WHILE
PERPETRATING OR ATTEMPTING TO
PERPETRATE CERTAIN OFFENSES (ARTICLE
119) ..................................................................................... 458 3–44a–1. INJURING AN UNBORN CHILD (ARTICLE
119a).................................................................................... 461 3–44a–2. KILLING AN UNBORN CHILD (ARTICLE
119a).................................................................................... 464 3–44a–3. ATTEMPTED KILLING OF AN UNBORN
CHILD (ARTICLE 119a).................................................... 467 3–44a–4. INTENTIONALLY KILLING AN UNBORN
CHILD (ARTICLE 119a).................................................... 471 3–45. PREFACE TO ARTICLE 120 INSTRUCTIONS ............ 474 3–45–1. RAPE (ARTICLE 120) ................................................ 479 3–45–2. CARNAL KNOWLEDGE (ARTICLE 120) ................ 499 3–45–3. RAPE (ARTICLE 120) ................................................ 503 3–45–4. AGGRAVATED SEXUAL CONTACT (ARTICLE
120) ..................................................................................... 513 3–45–5. AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT (ARTICLE
120) ..................................................................................... 523 3–45–6. ABUSIVE SEXUAL CONTACT (ARTICLE 120) ..... 533 3–45–7. AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD
(ARTICLE 120) .................................................................. 543 3–45–8. INDECENT LIBERTY WITH A CHILD
(ARTICLE 120) .................................................................. 548 3–45–9. INDECENT ACT (ARTICLE 120) .............................. 553 3–45–10. FORCIBLE PANDERING (ARTICLE 120) .............. 555 3–45–11. WRONGFUL SEXUAL CONTACT (ARTICLE
120) ..................................................................................... 557 3–45–12. INDECENT EXPOSURE (ARTICLE 120) ............... 562 3–45–13. RAPE (ARTICLE 120) .............................................. 563 3–45–14. SEXUAL ASSAULT (ARTICLE 120) ...................... 573 3–45–15. AGGRAVATED SEXUAL CONTACT
(ARTICLE 120) .................................................................. 587 3–45–16. ABUSIVE SEXUAL CONTACT (ARTICLE 120) ... 597 3–45a–1. STALKING (ARTICLE 120a) ................................... 611
3–45b–1. RAPE OF A CHILD (ARTICLE 120b) ..................... 614 3–45b–2. SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD (ARTICLE
120b) ................................................................................... 620 3–45b–3. SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD (ARTICLE
120b) ................................................................................... 624 3–45c–1. INDECENT VIEWING, VISUAL RECORDING,
OR BROADCASTING (ARTICLE 120c) .......................... 629 3–45c–2. FORCIBLE PANDERING (ARTICLE 120c) ............ 633 3–45c–3. INDECENT EXPOSURE (ARTICLE 120c) .............. 635 3–46–1. LARCENY (ARTICLE 121) ........................................ 637 3–46–2. WRONGFUL APPROPRIATION (ARTICLE 121) .... 649 3–47–1. ROBBERY (ARTICLE 122) ........................................ 659 3–48–1. FORGERY—MAKING OR ALTERING
(ARTICLE 123) .................................................................. 662 3–48–2. FORGERY—UTTERING (ARTICLE 123) ................ 665 3–49–1. CHECK, WORTHLESS, WITH INTENT TO
DEFRAUD (ARTICLE 123a) ............................................. 668 3–49–2. CHECK, WORTHLESS, WITH INTENT TO
DECEIVE (ARTICLE 123a)............................................... 673 3–50–1. MAIMING (ARTICLE 124) ........................................ 677 3–51–1. SODOMY—NOT INVOLVING FORCE
(ARTICLE 125) .................................................................. 679 3–51–2. FORCIBLE SODOMY (ARTICLE 125) ..................... 682 3–51–3. BESTIALITY (ARTICLE 125) ................................... 705 3–52–1. ARSON—AGGRAVATED—INHABITED
DWELLING (ARTICLE 126) ............................................ 706 3–52–2. ARSON—AGGRAVATED—STRUCTURE
(ARTICLE 126) .................................................................. 708 3–52–3. ARSON—SIMPLE (ARTICLE 126) ........................... 710 3–53–1. EXTORTION (ARTICLE 127) .................................... 712 3–54–1. SIMPLE ASSAULT (ARTICLE 128) ......................... 714 3–54–1a. SIMPLE ASSAULT (WITH AN UNLOADED
FIREARM) (ARTICLE 128) .............................................. 716 3–54–2. ASSAULT CONSUMMATED BY A BATTERY
(ARTICLE 128) .................................................................. 719 3–54–3. ASSAULT UPON A COMMISSIONED OFFICER
(ARTICLE 128) .................................................................. 720 3–54–4. ASSAULT UPON A WARRANT,
NONCOMMISSIONED, OR PETTY OFFICER
(ARTICLE 128) .................................................................. 723 3–54–5. ASSAULT UPON A SENTINEL OR LOOKOUT
(ARTICLE 128) .................................................................. 726 3–54–6. ASSAULT UPON A PERSON IN THE
EXECUTION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT DUTIES
(ARTICLE 128) .................................................................. 729 3–54–7. BATTERY UPON A CHILD UNDER THE AGE
OF 16 (ARTICLE 128) ....................................................... 732 3–54–8. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT—DANGEROUS
WEAPON, MEANS, OR FORCE (ARTICLE 128) ........... 734 3–54–9. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT—INTENTIONALLY
INFLICTING GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM
(ARTICLE 128) .................................................................. 739 3–55–1. BURGLARY (ARTICLE 129) ..................................... 743 3–56–1. HOUSEBREAKING (ARTICLE 130) ......................... 745 3–57–1. PERJURY—FALSE TESTIMONY (ARTICLE
131) ..................................................................................... 748 3–57–2. PERJURY—SUBSCRIBING FALSE
STATEMENT (ARTICLE 131) .......................................... 751 3–58–1. MAKING FALSE CLAIM (ARTICLE 132) ............... 754 3–58–2. PRESENTING FALSE CLAIM (ARTICLE 132) ....... 756 3–58–3. MAKING OR USING FALSE WRITING IN
CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM (ARTICLE 132) ........... 758 3–58–4. MAKING FALSE OATH IN CONNECTION
WITH A CLAIM (ARTICLE 132) ..................................... 760 3–58–5. FORGING OR COUNTERFEITING SIGNATURE
IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM (ARTICLE 132) ...... 763
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3–58–6. USING FORGED SIGNATURE IN
CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM (ARTICLE 132) ...........764 3–58–7. PAYING AMOUNT LESS THAN CALLED FOR
BY RECEIPT (ARTICLE 132) ...........................................765 3–58–8. MAKING RECEIPT WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE
OF THE FACTS (ARTICLE 132) .......................................767 3–59–1. COPYING OR USING EXAMINATION PAPER
(ARTICLE 133) ...................................................................769 3–59–2. DRUNK OR DISORDERLY (ARTICLE 133) ............770 3–59–3. FAILING, DISHONORABLY, TO PAY DEBT
(ARTICLE 133) ...................................................................772 3–59–4. FAILURE TO KEEP PROMISE TO PAY DEBT
(ARTICLE 133) ...................................................................774 3–60–1. GENERAL ARTICLE (ARTICLE 134) .......................776 3–60–2a. DISORDERS AND NEGLECTS TO THE
PREJUDICE OF GOOD ORDER AND DISCIPLINE
OR OF A NATURE TO BRING DISCREDIT UPON
THE ARMED FORCES—OFFENSES NOT LISTED
IN THE MCM (ARTICLE 134, CLAUSES 1 AND 2.) ......777 3–60–2b. CRIMES AND OFFENSES NOT CAPITAL—
VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL LAW (ARTICLE 134,
CLAUSE 3) .........................................................................780 3–60–2c. CRIMES AND OFFENSES NOT CAPITAL—
VIOLATIONS OF STATE LAW AS VIOLATIONS
OF FEDERAL LAW UNDER THE ASSIMILATIVE
CRIMES ACT (ARTICLE 134, CLAUSE 3) ......................781 3–60–3. Deleted ..........................................................................783 3–60–4. UNCLEAN ACCOUTERMENT, ARMS, OR
UNIFORM (ARTICLE 134) ...............................................784 3–60–5. UNIFORM—APPEARING IN UNCLEAN OR
IMPROPER (ARTICLE 134) ..............................................785 3–61–1. ABUSING PUBLIC ANIMAL (ARTICLE 134) .........786 3–62–1. ADULTERY (ARTICLE 134) .....................................787 3–63–1. INDECENT ASSAULT (ARTICLE 134) ....................791 3–64–1. ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT
CERTAIN OFFENSES (ARTICLE 134) ............................794 3–65–1. BIGAMY (ARTICLE 134) ...........................................797 3–66–1. BRIBERY AND GRAFT—ASKING,
ACCEPTING, OR RECEIVING (ARTICLE 134) ..............798 3–66–2. BRIBERY AND GRAFT—PROMISING,
OFFERING, OR GIVING (ARTICLE 134) ........................800 3–67–1. BURNING WITH INTENT TO DEFRAUD
(ARTICLE 134) ...................................................................802 3–68–1. CHECK—WORTHLESS—MAKING AND
UTTERING—BY DISHONORABLY FAILING TO
MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT FUNDS (ARTICLE 134) ........804 3–68a–1. CHILD ENDANGERMENT (ARTICLE 134) ...........808 3–68b-1. CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (ARTICLE 134) ...............811 3–69–1. WRONGFUL COHABITATION (ARTICLE 134)......816 3–70–1. CORRECTIONAL CUSTODY—ESCAPE FROM
(ARTICLE 134) ...................................................................817 3–70–2. CORRECTIONAL CUSTODY—BREACH OF
RESTRAINT DURING (ARTICLE 134) ............................820 3–71–1. DEBT, DISHONORABLY FAILING TO PAY
(ARTICLE 134) ...................................................................823 3–72–1. DISLOYAL STATEMENTS (ARTICLE 134) ............826 3–73–1. DISORDERLY CONDUCT—DRUNKENNESS
(ARTICLE 134) ...................................................................828 3–74–1. DRINKING LIQUOR WITH PRISONER
(ARTICLE 134) ...................................................................831 3–75–1. PRISONER FOUND DRUNK (ARTICLE 134) ..........833 3–76–1. DRUNKENNESS—INCAPACITATION FOR
PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES THROUGH PRIOR
INDULGENCE IN INTOXICATING LIQUORS OR
ANY DRUG (ARTICLE 134) .............................................835
3–77–1. FALSE OR UNAUTHORIZED PASS—MAKING,
ALTERING, COUNTERFEITING, TAMPERING
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 837 3–77–2. FALSE OR UNAUTHORIZED PASS—
WRONGFUL SALE, GIFT, OR LOAN (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 838 3–77–3. WRONGFUL USE OR POSSESSION OF FALSE
OR UNAUTHORIZED PASS (ARTICLE 134) ................. 840 3–78–1. OBTAINING SERVICES UNDER FALSE
PRETENSES (ARTICLE 134) ............................................ 842 3–79–1. FALSE SWEARING (ARTICLE 134) ......................... 844 3–80–1. FIREARM—DISCHARGING THROUGH
NEGLIGENCE (ARTICLE 134) ........................................ 848 3–81–1. FIREARM—WILLFUL DISCHARGE UNDER
CIRCUMSTANCES TO ENDANGER HUMAN LIFE
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 849 3–82–1. FLEEING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT—
DRIVER OR PASSENGER CHARGED AS A
PRINCIPAL (ARTICLE 134) ............................................. 850 3–82–2. FLEEING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT—
SENIOR PASSENGER (ARTICLE 134) ............................ 852 3–83–1. FRATERNIZATION (ARTICLE 134) ......................... 854 3–84–1. GAMBLING WITH SUBORDINATE (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 856 3–85–1. NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE (ARTICLE 134) ............... 857 3–86–1. IMPERSONATING A COMMISSIONED,
WARRANT, NONCOMMISSIONED, OR PETTY
OFFICER OR AGENT OR OFFICIAL (ARTICLE 134) ... 860 3–87–1. INDECENT ACTS WITH A CHILD—PHYSICAL
CONTACT (ARTICLE 134) ............................................... 863 3–87–2. INDECENT ACTS (LIBERTIES) WITH A
CHILD—NO PHYSICAL CONTACT (ARTICLE 134) .... 865 3–88–1. INDECENT EXPOSURE (ARTICLE 134) ................. 867 3–89–1. INDECENT LANGUAGE COMMUNICATED TO
ANOTHER (ARTICLE 134) ............................................... 869 3–90–1. INDECENT ACTS WITH ANOTHER (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 872 3–91–1. JUMPING FROM VESSEL INTO THE WATER
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 874 3–92–1. KIDNAPPING (ARTICLE 134) .................................. 875 3–93–1. MAIL—TAKING (ARTICLE 134) ............................. 877 3–93–2. MAIL—OPENING, SECRETING, OR
DESTROYING (ARTICLE 134) ........................................ 881 3–93–3. MAIL—STEALING (ARTICLE 134) ......................... 885 3–94–1. MAIL—DEPOSITING OR CAUSING TO BE
DEPOSITED OBSCENE MATTER IN (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 888 3–95–1. MISPRISION OF SERIOUS OFFENSE (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 890 3–96–1. OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE (ARTICLE 134) ............... 892 3–96a–1. WRONGFUL INTERFERENCE WITH AN
ADVERSE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 897 3–97–1. PROSTITUTION (ARTICLE 134) .............................. 902 3–97–2. PROSTITUTION—–PATRONIZING (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 904 3–97–3. PANDERING BY INDUCING, ENTICING, OR
PROCURING ACT OF PROSTITUTION (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 906 3–97–4. PANDERING BY ARRANGING OR RECEIVING
COMPENSATION FOR ARRANGING FOR SEXUAL
INTERCOURSE OR SODOMY (ARTICLE 134) .............. 908 3–97a–1. PAROLE—VIOLATION OF (ARTICLE 134) .......... 910 3–98–1. PERJURY—SUBORNATION OF (ARTICLE 134) ... 912
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3–99–1. PUBLIC RECORD—ALTERING,
CONCEALING, REMOVING, MUTILATING,
OBLITERATING, OR DESTROYING (ARTICLE 134) ... 916 3–100–1. QUARANTINE—MEDICAL—BREAKING
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 918 3–100a–1. RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 920 3–101–1. REQUESTING COMMISSION OF AN
OFFENSE (ARTICLE 134) ................................................ 923 3–102–1. RESTRICTION—BREAKING (ARTICLE 134) ...... 924 3–103–1. SEIZURE—DESTRUCTION, REMOVAL, OR
DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY TO PREVENT
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 926 3–103a–1. SELF-INJURY WITHOUT INTENT TO AVOID
SERVICE (ARTICLE 134) ................................................. 928 3–104–1. SENTINEL OR LOOKOUT—DISRESPECT TO
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 930 3–104–2. SENTINEL OR LOOKOUT—LOITERING
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 932 3–105–1. SOLICITING ANOTHER TO COMMIT AN
OFFENSE (ARTICLE 134) ................................................ 934 3–106–1. STOLEN PROPERTY—KNOWINGLY
RECEIVING, BUYING, CONCEALING (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 937 3–107–1. STRAGGLING (ARTICLE 134) ............................... 939 3–108–1. TESTIFY—WRONGFUL REFUSAL (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 940 3–109–1. BOMB THREAT (ARTICLE 134) ............................ 943 3–109–2. BOMB HOAX—–DESIGNED OR INTENDED
TO CAUSE PANIC OR PUBLIC FEAR (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 946 3–110–1. THREAT—COMMUNICATING (ARTICLE
134) ..................................................................................... 949 3–111–1. UNLAWFUL ENTRY (ARTICLE 134) .................... 951 3–112–1. WEAPON—CARRYING CONCEALED
(ARTICLE 134) .................................................................. 952 3–113–1. WEARING UNAUTHORIZED INSIGNIA,
DECORATION, BADGE, RIBBON, DEVICE, OR
LAPEL BUTTON (ARTICLE 134) .................................... 954
Chapter 4 CONFESSIONS INSTRUCTIONS ...................957 4–1. CONFESSIONS AND ADMISSIONS .............................. 958
Chapter 5 SPECIAL AND OTHER DEFENSES ...............961 5–1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS CHAPTER .............................. 962 5–2. SELF–DEFENSE GENERALLY AND USING
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 964 5–2–1. HOMICIDE OR ASSAULT AND/OR BATTERY
INVOLVING DEADLY FORCE ....................................... 965 5–2–2. ASSAULT OR ASSAULT AND BATTERY
INVOLVING OTHER THAN DEADLY FORCE ............. 967 5–2–3. HOMICIDE OR AGGRAVATED ASSAULT WITH
ASSAULT CONSUMMATED BY A BATTERY OR
ASSAULT AS A LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE .......... 969 5–2–4. DEATH OF VICTIM UNINTENDED—DEADLY
FORCE NOT AUTHORIZED (SELF–DEFENSE) ............ 972 5–2–5. EXCESSIVE FORCE TO DETER (SELF–
DEFENSE) .......................................................................... 975 5–2–6. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS (SELF–DEFENSE) ............. 977 5–3–1. DEFENSE OF ANOTHER (HOMICIDE OR
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGED; NO LESSER
ASSAULTS IN ISSUE) ...................................................... 982 5–3–2. DEFENSE OF ANOTHER (ASSAULT OR
ASSAULT AND BATTERY CHARGED) ......................... 984
5–3–3. DEFENSE OF ANOTHER (HOMICIDE OR
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGED AND A
LESSER ASSAULT RAISED AS A LESSER
INCLUDED OFFENSE) ..................................................... 986 5–4. ACCIDENT ....................................................................... 989 5–5. DURESS (COMPULSION OR COERCION) ................... 993 5–6. ENTRAPMENT ................................................................. 995 5–7. DEFENSE OF PROPERTY ............................................... 998 5–8–1. OBEDIENCE TO ORDERS—UNLAWFUL
ORDER ............................................................................. 1000 5–8–2. OBEDIENCE TO ORDERS—LAWFUL ORDER...... 1002 5–9–1. PHYSICAL IMPOSSIBILITY ..................................... 1003 5–9–2. PHYSICAL INABILITY ............................................. 1005 5–10. FINANCIAL AND OTHER INABILITY...................... 1006 5–11. IGNORANCE OR MISTAKE OF FACT OR LAW—
GENERAL DISCUSSION ................................................ 1007 5–11–1. IGNORANCE OR MISTAKE—WHERE
SPECIFIC INTENT OR ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE IS
IN ISSUE .......................................................................... 1008 5–11–2. IGNORANCE OR MISTAKE—WHEN ONLY
GENERAL INTENT IS IN ISSUE ................................... 1010 5–11–3. IGNORANCE OR MISTAKE—CHECK
OFFENSES UNDER ARTICLE 134 ................................ 1012 5-11-4. IGNORANCE OR MISTAKE—DRUG OFFENSES . 1014 5–12. VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION ................................. 1016 5–13. ALIBI ............................................................................. 1018 5–14. CHARACTER ............................................................... 1019 5–15. VOLUNTARY ABANDONMENT ............................... 1020 5–16. PARENTAL DISCIPLINE ............................................ 1022 5–17. EVIDENCE NEGATING MENS REA ......................... 1025 5–18. CLAIM OF RIGHT ........................................................ 1029 5–19. LACK OF CAUSATION, INTERVENING CAUSE,
OR CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE ........................... 1033 5–20. JUSTIFICATION ........................................................... 1038
Chapter 6 MENTAL CAPACITY AND RESPONSIBILITY ....... 1039
6–1. SANITY INQUIRY ......................................................... 1040 6–2. MENTAL CAPACITY AT TIME OF TRIAL ................. 1041 6–3. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS ON SANITY ........... 1042 6–4. MENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AT TIME OF
OFFENSE ......................................................................... 1043 6–5. PARTIAL MENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ....................... 1047 6–6. EVALUATION OF TESTIMONY .................................. 1050 6–7. PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS ON FINDINGS
(MENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AT ISSUE)..................... 1052 6–8. RECONSIDERATION INSTRUCTIONS
(FINDINGS—MENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AT
ISSUE) .............................................................................. 1057 6–9. SENTENCING FACTORS .............................................. 1060
Chapter 7 EVIDENTIARY INSTRUCTIONS ................... 1061 EVIDENTIARY INSTRUCTIONS: ......................................... 1062 7–1. VICARIOUS LIABILITY—PRINCIPALS AND CO-
CONSPIRATORS ............................................................. 1064 7–1–1. PRINCIPALS—AIDING AND ABETTING ............... 1066 7–1–2. PRINCIPALS—COUNSELING, COMMANDING,
OR PROCURING ............................................................. 1068 7–1–3. PRINCIPALS—CAUSING AN ACT TO BE DONE.. 1069 7–1–4. VICARIOUS LIABILITY—CO-CONSPIRATORS ... 1070 7–2. JOINT OFFENDERS ....................................................... 1074 7–3. CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE .................................. 1076 7–4–1. STIPULATIONS OF FACT ........................................ 1078 7–4–2. STIPULATIONS OF EXPECTED TESTIMONY ....... 1079 7–5. DEPOSITIONS ................................................................ 1080 7–6. JUDICIAL NOTICE ........................................................ 1082
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7–7–1. CREDIBILITY OF WITNESSES ................................ 1084 7–7–2. EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION ............................. 1085 7–8–1. CHARACTER—GOOD—OF ACCUSED TO
SHOW PROBABILITY OF INNOCENCE ...................... 1088 7–8–2. CHARACTER—VICTIM—VIOLENCE OR
PEACEFULNESS ............................................................. 1089 7–8–3. CHARACTER FOR UNTRUTHFULNESS ................ 1090 7–9–1. EXPERT TESTIMONY ............................................... 1091 7–9–2. POLYGRAPH EXPERT .............................................. 1094 7–10. ACCOMPLICE TESTIMONY ....................................... 1096 7–11–1. PRIOR INCONSISTENT STATEMENT ................... 1098 7–11–2. PRIOR CONSISTENT STATEMENT—RECENT
FABRICATION ................................................................ 1100 7–12. ACCUSED’S FAILURE TO TESTIFY ......................... 1101 7–13–1. OTHER CRIMES, WRONGS, OR ACTS
EVIDENCE ....................................................................... 1102 7–13–2. PRIOR CONVICTION TO IMPEACH ...................... 1108 7–14. PAST SEXUAL BEHAVIOR OF SEX VICTIM ........... 1109 7–15. VARIANCE—FINDINGS BY EXCEPTIONS AND
SUBSTITUTIONS ............................................................ 1110 7–16. VARIANCE —VALUE, DAMAGE, OR AMOUNT .... 1111 7–17. “SPILLOVER”—FACTS OF ONE CHARGED
OFFENSE TO PROVE ANOTHER .................................. 1113 7–18. “HAVE YOU HEARD” QUESTIONS TO IMPEACH
OPINION ........................................................................... 1116 7–19. WITNESS TESTIFYING UNDER A GRANT OF
IMMUNITY OR PROMISE OF LENIENCY ................... 1118 7–20. CHAIN OF CUSTODY .................................................. 1120 7–21. PRIVILEGE ................................................................... 1121 7–22. FALSE EXCULPATORY STATEMENTS ................... 1122 7–23. “CLOSED TRIAL SESSION” - IMPERMISSIBLE
INFERENCE OF GUILT .................................................. 1124 7–24. BRAIN DEATH ............................................................. 1128 7–25. DIVERS OR SPECIFIED OCCASIONS ....................... 1129
Chapter 8 TRIAL PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR A CAPITAL CASE ........................................... 1131
Section I Initial Session Through Arraignment .......................... 1132 8–1. PROCEDURAL GUIDE FOR ARTICLE 39(a)
SESSION ........................................................................... 1132 8–1–1. RIGHTS TO COUNSEL .............................................. 1133 8–1–2. FORUM RIGHTS ......................................................... 1135 8–1–3. ARRAIGNMENT ......................................................... 1136
Section II Guilty Plea Inquiry .................................................... 1138 8–2–1. GUILTY PLEA INTRODUCTION .............................. 1138 8–2–2. STIPULATION OF FACT INQUIRY ......................... 1139 8–2–3. GUILTY PLEA FACTUAL BASIS ............................. 1141 8–2–4. MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT INQUIRY ..................... 1143 8–2–5. PRETRIAL AGREEMENT .......................................... 1143 8–2–6. IF NO PRETRIAL AGREEMENT EXISTS ................ 1145 8–2–7. ACCEPTANCE OF GUILTY PLEA ........................... 1145
Section III Court Members (Contested) ..................................... 1148 8–3. PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 1148 8–3–1. VOIR DIRE .................................................................. 1153 8–3–2. CHALLENGES ............................................................ 1157 8–3–3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF PLEA .................................... 1159 8–3–4. TRIAL ON MERITS .................................................... 1160 8–3–5. TRIAL RESUMES WITH DEFENSE CASE, IF
ANY .................................................................................. 1160 8–3–6. REBUTTAL AND SURREBUTTAL, IF ANY ........... 1160 8–3–7. DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS INSTRUCTIONS ........ 1161 8–3–8. PREFATORY INSTRUCTIONS ON FINDINGS ....... 1162 8–3–9. LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE(S)............................ 1163 8–3–10. OTHER APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTIONS .............. 1164
8–3–11. CLOSING SUBSTANTIVE INSTRUCTIONS ON
FINDINGS ........................................................................ 1164 8–3–12. FINDINGS ARGUMENT .......................................... 1166 8–3–13. PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS ON FINDINGS .. 1167 8–3–14. PRESENTENCING SESSION ................................... 1171 8–3–15. FINDINGS ................................................................. 1172 8–3–16. SENTENCING PROCEEDINGS ............................... 1174 8–3–17. REBUTTAL AND SURREBUTTAL, IF ANY ......... 1174 8–3–18. DISCUSSION OF SENTENCING
INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 1175 8–3–19. SENTENCING ARGUMENTS ................................. 1176 8–3–20. SENTENCING INSTRUCTIONS ............................. 1176 8–3–21. MAXIMUM PUNISHMENT ..................................... 1178 8–3–22. TYPES OF PUNISHMENT ....................................... 1179 8–3–23. PUNITIVE DISCHARGE .......................................... 1179 8–3–24. DISHONORABLE DISCHARGE.............................. 1180 8–3–25. BAD-CONDUCT DISCHARGE ............................... 1180 8–3–26. DISMISSAL ............................................................... 1180 8–3–27. FORFEITURES OF ALL PAY AND
ALLOWANCES ............................................................... 1181 8–3–28. EFFECT OF ARTICLE 58b IN GCM ........................ 1181 8–3–29. PRETRIAL CONFINEMENT CREDIT (IF
APPLICABLE) ................................................................. 1182 8–3–30. CONFINEMENT ....................................................... 1182 8–3–31. REDUCTION ............................................................. 1183 8–3–32. EFFECT OF ARTICLE 58a–U.S. ARMY ................. 1183 8–3–33. DEATH ...................................................................... 1183 8–3–34. CLEMENCY (RECOMMENDATION FOR
SUSPENSION) ................................................................. 1183 8–3–35. PLEA OF GUILTY .................................................... 1184 8–3–36. ACCUSED’S NOT TESTIFYING ............................. 1184 8–3–37. ACCUSED’S NOT TESTIFYING UNDER OATH .. 1184 8–3–38. MENDACITY ............................................................ 1184 8-3-38-1. EVIDENCE OF REHABILITATIVE
POTENTIAL AND RETENTION EVIDENCE ................ 1185 8–3–39. ARGUMENT FOR A SPECIFIC SENTENCE .......... 1186 8–3–40. CONCLUDING SENTENCING INSTRUCTIONS .. 1187 8–3–41. POST–TRIAL and APPELLATE RIGHTS
ADVICE ............................................................................ 1194 8–3–42. IF MORE THAN ONE DEFENSE COUNSEL ......... 1195 8–3–43. ANNOUNCEMENT OF SENTENCE ....................... 1196
Appendix A References .............................................................. 1198
Appendix B ................................................................................ 1198
Findings Worksheets ................................................................. 1198
Appendix C ................................................................................ 1208
Sentence Worksheets ................................................................. 1208
Appendix D Rehearings and Proceedings in Revision ............... 1218
Appendix E Contempt Procedure .............................................. 1257
Appendix F General and Special Findings ................................ 1263
Appendix G Rules of Practice Before Army Courts-Martial...... 1270
Appendix H
Form for Certificate of Correction of Record of Trial ....... 1271
Appendix I Instructions Checklists ............................................ 1272
Appendix J DuBay Hearing Procedure .................................... 1280
Glossary......................................................................... 1285
Index .............................................................................. 1287
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Table List
Table 2–1 Votes Needed for a Finding of Guilty .......................... 56 Table 2–2 Votes Needed for Sentencing ....................................... 78 Table 2–3 Votes Needed for Sentencing ..................................... 111 Table 2–4 Votes Needed Reconsideration of Findings ................ 137 Table 2–5 Votes Needed for Reconsideration of Sentence.......... 143 Table 2–6 Table of Equivalent Punishments ............................... 147 Table 2–7 Table of Equivalent Nonjudicial Punishments ........... 148 Table 6–1 Votes Needed for a Finding of Guilty (Mental
Responsibility) .................................................................. 1053 Table 6–2 Votes Needed for Mental Responsibility .................. 1054 Table 6–3 Votes Needed for Reconsideration of Findings ........ 1057 Table 8–1 Votes Needed for a Finding of Guilty ...................... 1167 Table B–1 Sample Findings Worksheet—No Lesser Included
Offenses ............................................................................ 1200 Table B–2 Sample Findings Worksheet—Lesser Included
Offenses ............................................................................ 1201 Table B–3 Sample Findings Worksheet—Capital Cases ........... 1202
Table B–4 Sample Findings Worksheet— Exceptions and
Substitutions ...................................................................... 1204 Table B–5 Sample Findings Worksheet—Sample Alternative
Findings Worksheet .......................................................... 1206 Table C–1 Sample Sentence Worksheet—Special Court-
Martial Not Authorized to Adjudge a Bad-Conduct
Discharge .......................................................................... 1209 Table C–2 Sample Sentence Worksheet—Special Court-
Martial Authorized to Adjudge a Bad-Conduct
Discharge .......................................................................... 1210 Table C–3 Sample Sentence Worksheet—General Court-
Martial (Noncapital) .......................................................... 1212 Table C–4 Sample Sentence Worksheet—General Court-
Martial (Capital Case) ....................................................... 1214 Table F–1 Sample Letter—Special Findings............................. 1265 Table F–2 Sample Letter—Essential Findings of Fact .............. 1266 Table H–1 Sample Letter—Certificate of Correction................ 1271
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1–1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE.
a. Obligations, duties, and essential characteristics of military judges. Although the primary thrust of this
Benchbook is to assist military judges in the preparation of trial instructions, military judges must constantly
be mindful of their judicial responsibilities in and out of the courtroom. In this regard, additional guidance
may be found in publications of such organizations as the American Bar Association, American Judicature
Society, and National Conference of State Trial Judges. Particular attention should be given to the Code of
Judicial Conduct and Standards for the Administration of Criminal Justice pertaining to the Special
Functions of the Trial Judge as promulgated by the American Bar Association.
(1) General obligations.
(a) A military judge must maintain a thorough knowledge of military law, including all its latest
developments, by careful analysis of the decisions of military appellate tribunals, the United States Court
of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and pertinent decisions of other federal courts.
(b) A military judge must administer justice fairly and promptly, and in a simple, uniform, and
efficient manner. All judges should retain a flexible trial docket to avoid unnecessary delays in the
scheduling and conduct of trials. Whenever practicable and consistent with each accused’s right to a
speedy trial, judges should endeavor to conduct trials consecutively during specified periods and at
specified locations.
(c) A military judge has responsibilities beyond deciding cases. The judge should provide
statistical records of the activities of the court at regular intervals. In addition, the judge should conduct
formal or informal training sessions for counsel to improve the quality of military justice.
(d) A military judge should analyze problems arising in court and, if appropriate, should
recommend legislative and other changes that will improve the administration and cause of justice.
(e) Judges should participate in judicial associations and confer with other judges, particularly
with those having similar jurisdiction, to increase their competence.
(2) General duties during trials.
(a) A military judge must administer justice and faithfully, impartially, and independently
perform all duties to the best of the judge’s ability and understanding in accordance with the law, the
evidence admitted in court, and the judge’s own conscience.
(b) The judge should seek a full understanding of the factual issues and the applicable law. The
judge should generally hear the arguments of counsel regarding interlocutory matters and the
admissibility of evidence out of the hearing of the court members.
(c) A military judge is not merely an umpire between counsel. As a representative of justice, the
judge is sworn to uphold the law and to ensure that justice is done. The judge should maintain the
dignity of trial proceedings and preside with independence and impartiality. However, the judge should
not unnecessarily interfere with or interrupt counsel.
(d) A military judge should refrain from displays of temper, personal pique, or manifestations of
idiosyncrasies. The judge should avoid comment, conduct, or appearance that may unfairly influence
court members or affect their judgment on the outcome of the case. The judge must endeavor to show
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restraint and understanding and to curb any tendency toward arbitrary or sarcastic remarks, bearing in
mind that every word spoken during trial is not merely momentarily audible but is permanently recorded.
The judge should therefore insure that all statements are uttered with due regard not only for the
immediate impact upon those present, but upon all those who may subsequently examine the record in
close detail.
(e) While proceedings must never be unduly protracted by an excessive display of legal acumen,
or other unnecessary verbiage, they must also never be unnecessarily abbreviated by a natural reluctance
to avoid repetition in similar but different cases. Through maximum use of the Military Judges’
Benchbook and other aids, the judge must always skillfully maintain a prudent balance in this regard.
(f) When delivering instructions, the military judge should speak in a conversational voice, using
language that is clear, simple, and understandable. The judge should avoid any inflection, act, or
demeanor that suggests a personal opinion, or conveys a meaning that is not expressed in the language
employed.
(3) Essential characteristics.
(a) Judicial office imposes great moral responsibilities. However, the mantle of responsibility
which goes with the judge does not mean the judge must be aloof to human relations. The judge’s
individual character, warmth, and human qualities should not be adversely affected by judicial status but
should be developed fully as necessary ingredients of a proper judicial temperament. A military judge
must have a deep sense of justice and an abiding faith in the law. The judge must possess honesty and
courage; wisdom and learning; courtesy and patience; thoroughness and decisiveness; understanding and
social consciousness; and independence and impartiality.
(b) “The Kind of Judges We Need.” One of the best descriptions of the kind of judges we need is
contained in a statement by the late Chief Justice Arthur T. Vanderbilt of New Jersey, who devoted
nearly all of his life to the promotion of programs to improve the administration of civilian and military
justice: “We need judges learned in the law, not merely the law in books but, something far more
difficult to acquire, the law as applied in action in the courtroom; judges deeply versed in the mysteries
of human nature and adept in the discovery of the truth in the discordant testimony of fallible human
beings; judges beholden to no man, independent and honest - equally important - believed by all men to
be independent and honest; judges above all, fired with consuming zeal to mete out justice according to
law to every man, woman, and child that may come before them and to preserve individual freedom
against any aggression of government; judges with the humility born of wisdom, patient and untiring in
the search for truth, and keenly conscious of the evils arising in a workaday world from any unnecessary
delay. Judges with all of these attributes are not easy to find, but which of these traits dare we eliminate
if we are to hope for evenhanded justice? Such ideal judges can after a fashion make even an inadequate
system of substantive law achieve justice; on the other hand, judges who lack these qualifications will
defeat the best system of substantive and procedural law imaginable.”
b. Primary objective. This Benchbook is primarily designed to assist military judges of courts-martial in the
drafting of necessary instructions to courts. Since instructional requirements vary in each case, the pattern
instructions are intended only as guides from which the actual instructions are to be drafted. In addition, this
publication is designed to suggest workable solutions for many specific problems which may arise at a trial
and to guide the military judge past certain pitfalls which might otherwise result in error. Specific examples
of situations with which the military judge may have to deal are set forth, and in many instances actual
language which may be employed in meeting these situations is suggested.
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1–2. NECESSITY FOR TAILORING.
No standardized set of instructions can cover every situation arising in a trial by court-martial. Special
circumstances will invariably be presented, requiring instructions not dealt with in this Benchbook, or
adaptation of one or more of these instructions to the facts of a case. These instructions are not intended to
be a substitute for the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and research skill of the military judge. They will be of
maximum value when used as a guide to carefully tailor instructions to be given to court members. The
tailoring of instructions to the particular facts of a case contemplates the affirmative submission of the
respective theories, both of the government and of the accused, to the members of courts, with lucid
guideposts, to the end that they may knowledgeably apply the law to the facts as they find them.
1–3. ELEMENTS OF OFFENSES.
a. Each pattern instruction contained in Chapter 3 bears the same number as the corresponding paragraph in
Chapter 4 of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, 2012 Edition (MCM). For example, regarding
larceny, paragraph 46, MCM, the pattern instruction is numbered 3–46–1. The instruction for the lesser
included offense of wrongful appropriation, also contained in paragraph 46, is Instruction 3–46–2. For most
punitive offenses, if there are two or more methods by which the punitive article can be violated, the
instructions are set forth separately, and are numbered with a –2, –3, –4, and so forth. Each instruction
includes the maximum punishment; the form specification, which may be slightly different from the MCM
form specification; the elements of the offense; definitions of terms; and required or desirable supplementary
instructions. If an instruction includes a term having a special legal connotation (term of art), the term
should be defined for the benefit of the court, and ordinarily appears in the “DEFINITIONS AND OTHER
INSTRUCTIONS” section of each instruction. Each pattern instruction set out in Chapter3 should be
prefaced by the language found in Chapters 2 (2–5–9) or 8 (8–3–8), PREFATORY INSTRUCTIONS ON
FINDINGS. In the body of the instructions, that is, the elements and definitions sections, language found in
parentheses is ordinarily not required in each case, but may be in a particular case, depending on the
pleadings, the facts, and the contentions of the parties. Language set forth in brackets denotes elements
which are alternative means of committing an offense, or aggravating factors which are not required to be
instructed upon in each case, unless pled in the specification. For example, Article 123 may be violated by
forging a document or uttering a forged document; thus, the form specification and elements for forgery are
found in one set of brackets, and those for uttering are set forth in a second set of brackets.
b. NOTEs are used extensively throughout the instructions in Chapter 3. When an instruction follows a note
in the “DEFINITIONS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONS” section, that instruction should be given only if the
subject matter of the note applies to the facts and circumstances of that case. NOTEs in other portions of
Chapter 3 are intended to explain the applicability of the instruction generally, or to alert the trial judge to
optional elements or unusual applications of the instruction.
1–4. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
a. When court members are to determine findings in a case involving a plea of not guilty, the military judge
should instruct as to the elements of each offense charged and all lesser included offenses, any special or
other defense in issue, and other supplementary matters, bearing in mind the need for tailoring such
instructions to the facts of the case. These instructions should conclude with mandatory advice concerning
the burden of proof, reasonable doubt, presumption of innocence, and guidance concerning procedures to
follow in deliberations and voting in closed session found in Chapter 2. When court members are to
determine a sentence, instructions must be tailored to the law and evidence just as in the case of pre-findings
advice.
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b. Instructions in Chapter 5 cover general and special defenses, and Chapter 7 includes common evidentiary
instructions. As in Chapter 3, instructional language which follows a note is to be given only when the note
applies to the facts and circumstances of the offense.
1–5. REFERENCES.
Paragraph numbers in Chapter 3 conform to the paragraph numbers in the MCM. Therefore, no MCM
citations are listed at paragraph e, “Reference.” Absent other citations, paragraph e is omitted.
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Chapter 2 TRIAL PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTIONS
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This procedural guide modifies the Guide for General and Special Courts-Martial in Appendix 8, Manual for
Courts-Martial, 2012. This guide is intended for use in any case to which a military judge (MJ) has been
detailed. In addition to serving as a procedural guide for contested and uncontested trials, this chapter
provides the majority of standard, nonevidentiary instructions on findings and sentencing. The order in
which the guide and instructions appear generally corresponds with the point in the trial when the particular
wording or instruction is needed or is otherwise appropriate.
Section I Initial Session Through Arraignment
2–1. PROCEDURAL GUIDE FOR ARTICLE 39(a) SESSION
MJ: Please be seated. This Article 39(a) session is called to order.
TC: This court-martial is convened by Court-Martial Convening Order No. __, HQ, __________, dated
__________ (as amended by CMCO __, same Headquarters, dated __________) copies of which have been
furnished to the military judge, counsel, and the accused, and which will be inserted at this point in the
record.
NOTE: The military judge should examine the convening order(s) and any amendments
for accuracy. IF A CAPITAL CASE, GO TO CHAPTER 8.
(TC: The following corrections are noted in the convening orders: __________.)
NOTE: Only minor changes may be made at trial to the convening orders. Any correction
that affects the identity of the individual concerned must be made by an amending or
correcting order.
TC: The charges have been properly referred to this court for trial and were served on the accused on
__________. The (three) (five) day statutory waiting period has (not) expired.
NOTE: The military judge must pay attention to the date of service. In peacetime, if less
than3 days (SPCM) or 5 days (GCM) have elapsed from the date of service, the military
judge must inquire. If the accused objects, the military judge must grant a continuance.
(When computing the days, do not count the day of service or day of trial.) If a waiver must
be obtained, a suggested guide can be found at paragraph 2-7-1, WAIVER OF
STATUTORY WAITING PERIOD.
TC: The prosecution is ready to proceed (with the arraignment) in the case of United States v.__________.
The accused and the following persons detailed to this court are present: __________, Military Judge;
__________, Trial Counsel; and __________, Defense Counsel. The members (and the following persons
detailed to this court) are absent: __________.
TC: __________ has been detailed reporter for this court and (has been previously sworn) (will now be
sworn).
NOTE: When detailed, the reporter is responsible for recording the proceedings, for
accounting for the parties to the trial, and for keeping a record of the hour and date of each
opening and closing of each session, whether a recess, adjournment, or otherwise, for
insertion in the record.
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TC: (I) (All members of the prosecution) have been detailed to this court-martial by __________. (I am)
(All members of the prosecution are) qualified and certified under Article 27(b) and sworn under Article
42(a), Uniform Code of Military Justice. (I have not) (No member of the prosecution has) acted in any
manner that might tend to disqualify (me) (us) in this court-martial.
NOTE: Oaths for counsel. When counsel for either side, including any associate or
assistant, is not previously sworn, the following oath, as appropriate, will be administered
by the military judge:
“Do you (swear) (affirm) that you will faithfully perform all the duties of
(trial) (assistant trial) (defense) (associate defense) (assistant defense)
counsel in the case now in hearing (so help you God)?”
2–1–1. RIGHTS TO COUNSEL
MJ: __________, you have the right to be represented by __________, your detailed military defense
counsel. (He) (She) is a lawyer, certified by The Judge Advocate General as qualified to act as your
defense counsel (and (he) (she) is a member of the Army’s Trial Defense Service). (His) (Her) services
are provided at no expense to you.
You also have the right to be represented by a military counsel of your own selection, provided that
the counsel you request is reasonably available. If you were represented by military counsel of your
own selection, then your detailed defense counsel would normally be excused. However, you could
request that your detailed counsel continue to represent you, but your request would not have to be
granted. Do you understand that?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: In addition to your military defense counsel, you have the right to be represented by a civilian
counsel at no expense to the government. Civilian counsel may represent you along with your military
defense counsel or you could excuse your military counsel and be represented only by your civilian
counsel. Do you understand that?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: Do you have any questions about your rights to counsel?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: By whom do you wish to be represented?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: And by (him) (her) (them) alone?
ACC: (Responds.)
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NOTE: If the accused elects pro se representation, see applicable inquiry at paragraph 2-
7-2, PRO SE REPRESENTATION. The military judge must be aware of any possible
conflict of interest by counsel, and if a conflict exists, the military judge must obtain a
waiver from the accused or order new counsel appointed for the accused. See applicable
inquiry at paragraph 2-7-3, WAIVER OF CONFLICT-FREE COUNSEL.
MJ: Defense Counsel, please announce your detailing and qualifications.
DC: (I) (All detailed members of the defense) have been detailed to this court-martial by __________. (I
am) (All detailed members of the defense are) qualified and certified under Article 27(b) and sworn under
Article 42(a), Uniform Code of Military Justice. (I have not) (No member of the defense has) acted in any
manner that might tend to disqualify (me) (us) in this court-martial.
NOTE: If any defense counsel needs to be sworn, the military judge will provide the
following oath: “(Name of defense counsel), do you swear or affirm that you will faithfully
perform all the duties of defense counsel in the case now in hearing (so help you God)?”
Civilian DC: I am an attorney and licensed to practice law in the state(s) of __________. I am a member in
good standing of the (__________) bar(s). I have not acted in any manner which might tend to disqualify me
in this court-martial.
(OATH FOR CIVILIAN COUNSEL:) MJ: Do you, __________, (swear) (affirm) that you
will faithfully perform the duties of individual defense counsel in the case now in hearing
(so help you God)?
MJ: I have been properly certified and sworn, and detailed (myself) (by __________) to this court-
martial. I am not aware of any matter that might be a ground for challenge against me (__________).
Does either side desire to question or challenge me?
TC/DC: (Respond.)
MJ: Counsel for both sides appear to have the requisite qualifications, and all personnel required to
be sworn have been sworn. Trial Counsel will announce the general nature of the charge(s).
TC: The general nature of the charge(s) in this case is __________. The charge(s) (was) (were) preferred by
__________, (and) forwarded with recommendations as to disposition by __________, (and investigated by
__________). (The Article 32 investigation was waived.)
NOTE: If the accused waived the Article 32 investigation, the military judge should
inquire to ensure that it was a knowing and voluntary waiver. The script at paragraph 2-7-
8, PRETRIAL AGREEMENT: ARTICLE 32 WAIVER, may be used, but if the waiver was
not IAW a pretrial agreement, the first sentence of the first question should be omitted. If
the waiver was part of a pretrial agreement, the MJ may defer this inquiry until discussion
of the pretrial agreement at paragraph 2-2-6.
2–1–2. FORUM RIGHTS
MJ: __________, you have a right to be tried by a court consisting of at least (three) (five) officer
members (that is, a court composed of commissioned and/or warrant officers).
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(IF ACCUSED IS ENLISTED:) MJ: Also, if you request it, you would be tried by a court consisting
of at least one-third enlisted members, but none of those enlisted members could come from your unit.
You are also advised that no member of the court would be junior in rank to you. Do you understand
what I have said so far?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: Now, if you are tried by court members, the members will vote by secret, written ballot and two-
thirds of the members must agree before you could be found guilty of any offense. If you were found
guilty, then two-thirds must also agree in voting on a sentence (and if that sentence included
confinement for more than 10 years, then three-fourths would have to agree).
NOTE: IF CAPITAL CASE, use procedural guide in Chapter 8. In capital cases, there is
no right to request trial by judge alone.
(IN NONCAPITAL CASE:) MJ: You also may request to be tried by military judge alone. If your
request is approved there will be no court members and the military judge alone will decide whether
you are guilty, and if found guilty, the military judge alone will determine your sentence. Do you
understand the difference between trial before members and trial before military judge alone?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: Do you understand the choices that you have?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: By what type of court do you wish to be tried?
ACC: (Responds.)
NOTE: If accused elects enlisted court members and the request is written, mark it as an
appellate exhibit. Proceed to paragraph 2-1-3, ARRAIGNMENT. If accused elects officer
members, proceed to paragraph 2-1-3, ARRAIGNMENT. If accused elects trial by judge
alone, continue below:
MJ: Is there a written request for trial by military judge alone?
DC: There is (not).
MJ: Does the accused have a copy in front of (him) (her)?
DC: (Responds.)
MJ: __________, Appellate Exhibit __ is a request for trial by military judge alone. Is that your
signature on this exhibit?
ACC: (Responds.)
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MJ: At the time you signed this request, did you know I would be the military judge in your case?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: Is your request a voluntary one? By that, I mean are you making this request of your own free
will?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: If I approve your request for trial by me alone, you give up your right to be tried by a court
composed of members. Do you understand that?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: Do you still wish to be tried by me alone?
ACC: (Responds.)
MJ: Your request is approved. (The military judge should indicate so by signing and dating the
written request, if one exists).
NOTE: If the military judge disapproves the request, the military judge should develop the
facts surrounding the denial, require argument from counsel, and state reasons for denying
the request.
MJ: The court is assembled.
2–1–3. ARRAIGNMENT
MJ: The accused will now be arraigned.
TC: All parties to the trial have been furnished with a copy of the charge(s). Does the accused want (it)
(them) read?
DC: The