§5501. Who may convene general courts-martial.  


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  • (a) General rule.--General courts-martial may be convened by any of the following:

    (1) The Governor.

    (2) The Adjutant General.

    (3) A deputy adjutant general authorized by a regulation of the Governor.

    (4) The commanding general of a division.

    (5) The general officer in command of a wing.

    (b) Commanding officer as accuser.--When a commanding officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may, in any case, be convened by such authority when deemed desirable by such authority.