Manual for Courts-Martial

The Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) is a comprehensive legal document that outlines the procedures, rules, and regulations governing military justice in the United States Armed Forces. It serves as a guide for conducting courts-martial, which are military trials for members accused of crimes under military law. The MCM details the rights of service members, the types of offenses, and the various levels of courts-martial. It also includes rules on evidence and defense. Essentially, it ensures that military justice is administered fairly and consistently among all service members.