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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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*Department of the Army Pamphlet 27–9

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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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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

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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