Fundamentals of Military LawHeadquarters, Department of the Army, 1976 - 130 pages |
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... knowledge of specific procedural actions , will be left to the branch basic course . Users of this publication are encouraged to submit recommended changes and comments to improve the publication . Comments should be keyed to the ...
... knowledge of specific procedural actions , will be left to the branch basic course . Users of this publication are encouraged to submit recommended changes and comments to improve the publication . Comments should be keyed to the ...
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... knowledge , or ( b ) lack of a vigorous defense attitude ; the sentences origi- nally imposed were frequently excessively severe and sometimes fantastically so ; there was some discriminations between officers and enlisted men , both as ...
... knowledge , or ( b ) lack of a vigorous defense attitude ; the sentences origi- nally imposed were frequently excessively severe and sometimes fantastically so ; there was some discriminations between officers and enlisted men , both as ...
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... your impression of military law based on your experience or knowledge ? What is wrong with it ? What can be done to improve it ? CHAPTER 2 PHILOSOPHY AND STRUCTURE OF THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM 13 Conclusions Discussion Problems H233.
... your impression of military law based on your experience or knowledge ? What is wrong with it ? What can be done to improve it ? CHAPTER 2 PHILOSOPHY AND STRUCTURE OF THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM 13 Conclusions Discussion Problems H233.
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... knowledge and experience , what is your view as to the role and function of a civilian district attorney , state's attorney , or other governmental legal officers . How does this compare with the function of the Staff Judge Advocate ? 2 ...
... knowledge and experience , what is your view as to the role and function of a civilian district attorney , state's attorney , or other governmental legal officers . How does this compare with the function of the Staff Judge Advocate ? 2 ...
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... his guilty knowledge becomes apparent — a reasonable delay is permissible if the person concerned is not in arrest or confinement . ( Emphasis added . ) Rather than accumulating minor infractions , a commander should exer- 27.
... his guilty knowledge becomes apparent — a reasonable delay is permissible if the person concerned is not in arrest or confinement . ( Emphasis added . ) Rather than accumulating minor infractions , a commander should exer- 27.
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Page 97 - Persons taking no active part in the hostilities including members of armed forces who have laid down their arms and those placed hors de combat by sickness, wounds, detention or any other cause, shall in all circumstances be treated humanely, without any adverse distinction founded on race, colour, religion or faith, sex, birth or wealth, or any other similar criteria.
Page 126 - ... shall not be deemed income for services performed within, or from sources within, such State, Territory, possession, political subdivision, or District, and personal property shall not be deemed to be located or present in or to have a situs for taxation...
Page 84 - International law is part of our law, and must be ascertained and administered by the courts of justice of appropriate jurisdiction, as often as questions of right depending upon it are duly presented for their determination.
Page 52 - Guard, who is a graduate of an accredited law school or is a member of the bar of a Federal court or of the highest court of a State...
Page 96 - Inhabitants of a non-occupied territory, who on the approach of the enemy spontaneously take up arms to resist the invading forces, without having had time to form themselves into regular armed units, provided they carry arms openly and respect the laws and customs of war.
Page 103 - I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. VI I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
Page 97 - ... the passing of sentences and the carrying out of executions without previous judgment pronounced by a regularly constituted court, affording all the judicial guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by civilized peoples.
Page 120 - ... may, in the discretion of the court in which it is pending, on its own motion, and shall, on application to it by such person or some person on his behalf, be stayed as provided in...
Page 83 - Article 38 1 . The Court, whose function is to decide in accordance with international law such disputes as are submitted to it, shall apply: a. international conventions, whether general or particular, establishing rules expressly recognized by the contesting states; b. international custom, as evidence of a general practice accepted as law; c. the general principles of law recognized by civilized nations ; d.
Page 65 - ... (2) quits his unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to avoid hazardous duty or to shirk important service...