General Court-MartialA general court-martial consists of a military judgeand not less than five members; or only a military judge.Under the conditions described for a special court, theaccused may request that the court consist of only amilitary judge. A general court-martial can award anypunishment not forbidden by the UCMJ, includingdeath when specifically authorized for the offense.All accused persons have the right to be representedbefore special and general courts-martial by defensecounsel. This counsel may be a civilian or a militarylawyer selected by the accused or a defense counselappointed by the convening authority. If a civiliancounsel is selected, the accused must pay the counsel’sexpenses.REVIEW 4 QUESTIONSQ1. What chapter of the Navy Regs deals with yourresponsibility and authority while carrying outorders?Q2. What chapter of the Navy Regs deals with rightsand responsibilities?Q3. Who is responsible for ensuring the Navy Regsconforms to the current needs of the Departmentof the Navy?Q4. New Navy Regs and changes to it are issued bywhom and approved by whom?Q5. The instructions found in the OPNAVINST3120.32 provide guidance and regulations for—Q6. What was the purpose for developing andsigning into law the Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice?Q7. When was the UCMJ signed into law?Q8. Article 137 of the UCMJ states that certainarticles of the Code must be explained carefullyto every enlisted person at what minimuminterval?Q9. List the three types of court-martials.a.b.c.SUMMARYDiscipline is training that develops self-control,character or orderliness, and efficiency. Justice isimpartiality—fairness. Conduct is the way oneacts—behavior. We all deal with discipline, justice, andconduct in our day-to-day dealings as members of theU.S. Navy. We have certain standards of behavior, bothon and off duty, by which we must abide. Our justicesystem sets those standards of behavior; therefore, itshould not intimidate us.We also have standards of conduct by which wemust abide if we are taken prisoner. These standards arefundamental to our safety and to our fellow prisoners.Discipline or conduct could sometimes make thedifference between saving or losing a unit. Withoutdiscipline, ships would not have the efficient fire orrepair parties that have kept many of them afloat aftermajor damage. Imagine the panic that would take place2-39Student Notes:
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