capital punishment in the military

Capital punishment in the military is the legal process by which the armed forces can subject service members to the death penalty for certain serious offenses, such as espionage or murder. It is governed by military law, primarily the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and involves a formal court-martial, with strict procedures and protections. The decision to impose the death penalty is made through a judicial process that ensures fairness and due process, and its use is rare, reserved for the most egregious violations within the discipline of military justice.