DoD Proposes Tweaks to Military Courts-Martial Rules
Published Date: 10/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense wants your thoughts on updates to the Manual for Courts-Martial, which guides military legal cases. These changes could affect service members and military lawyers, with final approval coming from the President and DoD’s top lawyer. A public meeting is set to hear your ideas, so now’s the time to speak up before the new rules roll out.
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