The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) The UCMJ is federal law. The UCMJ defines the military justice system and lists criminal offenses under military law.
What Is A Military Court Martial? The UCMJ provides for three different types of courts-martial: summary, special, and general.
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