Prepared with the support of the National Institute of Military Justice, Military Court Rules of the United States presents a collection of the military justice system's court rules, in a single volume. This foundational publication aims to improve levels of advocacy, help practitioners avoid procedural miscues that can be prejudicial to clients, and to advance the fair administration of military justice overall.

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The publication supplements the rules themselves with brief essays by some of the most provocative thinkers in their respective areas of expertise, giving you an edge in accomplishing critical tasks. Following the legislations Congress enacted in 2006 and 2009, this volume specifically includes the rules of practice and procedure for military commission trials and appeals that creates permanent footing for the use of military commissions for the trial of unlawful enemy combatants. Additionally, it includes the various military rules of professional responsibility and judicial conduct.