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Article 9 Appointment of judge advocate

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(1)

–On receipt of a copy of the prosecution papers, the Chief Naval Judge Advocate, or an officer on his behalf, shall appoint a judge advocate—

(a)

to conduct any hearing for directions;

(b)

to be a member of the court-martial.

(2)

After the Chief Naval Judge Advocate has appointed a judge advocate in accordance with this rule, he shall notify the court administration officer, who shall serve notice in writing of the appointment on the accused and the prosecutor.