Rule 6 Applications for extended powers in relation to punishmentI1

is below the rank of rear admiral, major-general or air vice-marshal,

considers that the charge should be dealt with summarily, and

considers that his powers of punishment might be insufficient to deal with the accused if the charge is F1... proved unless he has extended powers for the purposes of one or more provisions of the Act,

the commanding officer’s reasons for considering that his powers of punishment might be insufficient to deal with the accused if the charge is proved unless he has extended powers for the purposes of one or more provisions of the Act;

a copy of the charge sheet;

a copy of the written evidence relevant to the charge;

a copy of any unused written material gathered as part of the investigation of the charge;

a copy of any disciplinary record of the accused;

details of all provisions for the purposes of which the commanding officer considers he needs extended powers; and

any other material which may in the opinion of the commanding officer be relevant to the application.