Discharge; Suspension of Sentence. (a) When a sentence extends to dismissal or a dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge, that part of the sentence providing for dismissal, or dishonorable or bad-conduct discharge may not be executed until
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approved by I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi. I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi may commute, remit, or suspend the sentence, or any part of the sentence, as he sees fit. (b) All other court-martial sentences, unless suspended or deferred, may be ordered executed by the convening authority when approved by him. The military judge, summary court officer, or the convening authority may suspend the execution of any sentence. SOURCE: UCMJ Art. 71. 2026 NOTE: References to the “Governor” replaced with I Maga’håga/Maga’låhi pursuant to 5 GCA § 1510.