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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.

Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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.