What is the difference between a special and general court martial?
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What is the difference between a special and general court martial?
A conviction at a general court-martial is equivalent to a civilian felony conviction in a federal district court or a state criminal trial court. Special courts-martial are considered “federal misdemeanor courts” akin to misdemeanor state courts, because they cannot impose confinement longer than one year.
Can a civilian be tried in a military court?
Absent a declaration of martial law, United States civilians cannot be prosecuted under a system of military law (Reid v. Covert, 354 U.S. 1) (1957) (holding unconstitutional the trial by military court of a civilian woman for murdering her husband in the military).
What is an IG complaint?
An Inspector General (IG) investigates fraud, waste, and abuse, as well as threats to public safety and morale. An IG conducts administrative reviews, inquiries, or investigations to resolve complaints. All complaints made to the DoD Inspector General are protected communications under the Whistleblower Protection Act.
What rank is an inspector general?
Acting as something of an internal watchdog, the Army inspector general routinely investigates allegations of misconduct by Army officials at the rank of colonel or below. Their primary role is to investigate complaints of waste, fraud or abuse that violate Army rules and regulations.
What is the purpose of the inspector general?
According to the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the Inspector General’s mission is to: Conduct independent and objective audits and investigations relating to DHS programs and operations. Promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in DHS programs and operations. Prevent and detect waste, fraud and abuse.
What is equal opportunity in the Air Force?
Air Force policy is to conduct its affairs free from unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment. The MEO program seeks to eliminate unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment against military members, family members, and retirees based on race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.
