The subject of military justice plays a defining role in the war on terror. Morris examines the history and character of that system in the United States.
Foreword by Colonel (Retired) Francis A. Gilligan Introduction Chapter 1 Why a Military Justice System: An Introduction to the Theory and History of American Military Justice Chapter 2 Founding of the Republic to Modern Times: Military Justice Develops Alongside the Professional Military Chapter 3 Basics of the Military Justice System: Structure and Levels of Military Courts Chapter 4 Basics of the Military Justice System: The Investigative and Pretrial Processes Chapter 5 Basics of the Military Justice System: Defining Criminal Conduct in a Unique Society Chapter 6 Basics of the Military Justice System: The Trial and Appellate Processes Chapter 7 Implementing the Uniform Code of Military Justice: A Generation of Change Chapter 8 There's More to Military Justice than Courts-Martial: Nonjudicial Punishment and Administrative Separations Chapter 9 Back to the Future: Military Commissions to Try War Criminals Glossary Bibliography Index
Lawrence J. Morris has 23 years for experience as an advocate, teacher, and senior attorney in the Army's 2,000-member law firm. He now serves as the Chief Public Defender in the U.S. Army.
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