Question

a summary court-martial will consist of what minimum number of commissioned officers?

a) four
b) three
c) one
d) two

Explanation:

Identify the legal composition of a Summary Court-Martial

Under Article 16 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), a Summary Court-Martial consists of one active-duty commissioned officer.

Evaluate the given options

A) Four - Incorrect
B) Three - Incorrect (This is the minimum for a Special Court-Martial)
C) One - Correct
D) Two - Incorrect

Answer:

• (A) Four
• (B) Three
• (C) One (Correct answer)
• (D) Two