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Court-Martial Appeal Court

A Court-Martial Appeal Court reviews decisions made by military courts-martial, which handle disciplinary cases within the armed forces. When a service member believes a military court made a legal error or unfairly judged them, they can appeal to this higher court. The appeal court examines whether the military court followed proper legal procedures and correctly applied the law. It has the authority to confirm, reverse, or modify the lower court's decision. Essentially, it ensures fairness and correctness in military justice, upholding the rights of service members while maintaining discipline within the armed forces.