The military separates courts martial into three categories depending on the severity of the crime: Summary, special and general. Each type has procedural differences and vary in length. Here’s a breakdown of all three. Summary court martial A summary court martial is...
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Month: October 2022
US Army makes sweeping improvements for sexual assault cases
After several high-profile stories of the U.S. military’s poor handling of sexual assault and harassment cases, the Army has revealed that it is implementing nearly all of the recommendations from the Fort Hood report and an Independent Review Commission. Here are the...
Can I appeal a negative Officer Evaluation Report?
Officer Evaluation Reports (OER) are crucial for deciding career development, including promotions and coveted assignments. They are also vital tools for officers to improve their performance. A negative OER can stall or derail an officer’s military career by blocking...
How will a court-martial affect my life after the military?
Consequences for court-martial while you’re still in the military are well defined, but how will a court-martial affect your life after the military? Unfortunately, a court-martial can follow you into civilian life in a number of ways. Here are a few examples:...