Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)

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The body of laws and regulations that apply to all members of the U.S. military.

Overview of UCMJ: The history and purpose of UCMJ and how it applies to the military justice system.
Court-Martial System: The types of courts-martial, the structure of military courts, and the authority of military judges.
Criminal Offences: The types of criminal offenses under UCMJ and the elements that must be proven to establish guilt.
Pre-Trial Procedures: The legal process leading up to a court-martial, including investigations, charges, and preliminary hearings.
Trial Procedures: The various stages of a court-martial, including selecting a panel, presenting evidence, and deliberating a verdict.
Punitive Measures: The punishments that may be imposed following a court-martial conviction, including confinement, discharge, and forfeiture of pay.
Appeals Process: The legal process for appealing a court-martial decision, including the different levels of appeal and the grounds for appeal.
Military Justice System: The role of military lawyers, judges, and investigators, and how UCMJ intersects with the civilian legal system.
Military Service Regulations: How UCMJ compliance intersects with military service regulations and other policies.
Civilian Oversight: The role of civilian authorities in overseeing the military justice system, including Congress and the Department of Defense.
International Law: How UCMJ intersects with international law, and the principles of international humanitarian law that apply to military operations.
Military Criminal Law: The special considerations that arise in the context of military criminal law, including the unique mission and culture of the military.
Article 77: Principal - Any person who commits an offense punishable by this chapter, or aids, abets, counsels, commands, or procures its commission.
Article 78: Accessory after the fact - Any person subject to this chapter who, knowing that an offense punishable by this chapter has been committed, receives, comforts, or assists the offender in order to hinder or prevent apprehension.
Article 79: Convictions - A conviction of any of the following offenses in Federal or State court is a conviction for the purposes of this chapter:.
Article 80: Attempts - An attempt to commit an offense punishable by this chapter shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Article 81: Conspiracy - (a) An agreement between two or more persons to commit an offense punishable by this chapter or any act in furtherance of the offense. (b) An agreement between two or more persons to obstruct justice.
Article 82: Solicitation - Any person subject to this chapter who solicits or advises another or others to desert in violation of §862 of this title (article 62) or mutiny in violation of §894 of this title (article 94) shall, if the offense solicited or advised is attempted or committed, be punished with the punishment provided for the commission of the offense, but, if the offense solicited or advised is not committed or attempted, he shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Article 83: Fraudulent enlistment, appointment, or separation - Any person who--.
Article 84: Effecting unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation - Any person who effects an enlistment in or an appointment to the armed forces of any person who is known to him to be ineligible for that enlistment or appointment because it is prohibited by law, regulation, or order shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Article 85: Desertion - (a) Any member of the armed forces who—.
"The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is the foundation of the system of military justice of the armed forces of the United States."
"The UCMJ was established by the United States Congress."
"The UCMJ was established by the United States Congress in accordance with their constitutional authority, per Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution."
"Article I Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution provides that 'The Congress shall have Power . . . to make Rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval forces' of the United States."
"The UCMJ serves as the foundation for the system of military justice in the armed forces of the United States."
"The UCMJ provides rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval forces of the United States."
"The UCMJ is specifically designed for the armed forces and differs from civilian legal systems."
"Congress has the constitutional authority to make rules for the Government and Regulation of the land and naval forces."
"The UCMJ is the foundation of the system of military justice in the armed forces of the United States."
"All members of the armed forces of the United States are subject to the UCMJ."
"The UCMJ can be revised or modified by Congress through their constitutional authority."
"The UCMJ establishes guidelines and regulations that contribute to maintaining discipline within the military."
"The UCMJ covers a wide range of offenses, including criminal acts and violations of military rules and regulations."
"The UCMJ applies at all times to members of the armed forces, regardless of their duties or location."
"The UCMJ applies to military personnel serving both domestically and overseas."
"The UCMJ plays a crucial role in shaping military culture and upholding standards of behavior within the armed forces."
"The UCMJ generally applies only to members of the armed forces and does not have jurisdiction over civilians."
"Military personnel still maintain certain constitutional rights, but within the framework set by the UCMJ."
"The UCMJ provides a framework for military governance, ensuring order, discipline, and justice within the armed forces."
"Individuals subject to the UCMJ can challenge its regulations or decisions through established review processes and legal avenues."