*FM 27-1
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Field Manual 27-1 |
HEADQUARTERS |
FM 27-1 |
LEGAL GUIDE FOR COMMANDERS |
Table of Contents
Preface
PART ONE - MILITARY JUSTICE
Chapter 1 - Military Criminal Law
Sources of Authority
Role of Commanders
Rights of Soldiers
Chapter 2 - The Court-Martial System
Procedure
Types of Courts-Martial
Disposition
Review and Appeal
Chapter 3 - The Preliminary Investigation
Report of Offense
Statements of Suspects and Witnesses
Lawful Searches and Seizures
Cooperation with Police Investigators
Preservation of Physical Evidence
Pretrial Confinement
Chapter 4 - Nonjudicial Punishment
Provisions of UCMJ, Article 15
Authority to Impose an Article 15
Conduct of an Article 15
Chapter 5 - Case Disposition
Preliminary Considerations
Preparation of Charges
Recommendations for Court-Martial
Rehabilitation
PART TWO - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Chapter 6 - Administrative Separations
Reasons for Separations
Types of Separations
Chapter 7 - Nonpunitive Disciplinary Measures
Guidelines for Corrective Actions
Types of Adverse Administrative Actions
Chapter 8 - Investigations
Methods
Boards
Claims
Line of Duty Determinations
PART THREE - RESPONSIBILITIES, RIGHTS, AND RESTRICTIONS
Chapter 9 - Commanders' Responsibilities
Advising Soldiers
Resolving Complaints Under UCMJ, Article 138
Disposing of Personal Property
Controlling Publications
Chapter 10 - Soldiers' Rights, Responsibilities, and Restrictions
Rights
Responsibilities
Restrictions
Appendix A - Search Affidavit
Appendix B - Written Search Authorization
Appendix C - DD Form 458, Charge Sheet
Glossary
References
Authorization Letter
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*This publication supersedes FM 27-1, 12 June 1987.
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