W. Va. Code R. agency 141, tit. 141, ser. 141-49, att. 3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Attachment 3 - SAMPLE FORMAT FOR TRANSMITTAL OF COURT-MARTIAL CHARGES

Unit Heading

Office Symbol11 July 2010

MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander, 77th Brigade Troop Command, WVARNG, 409 Wood Mountain Road, Glen Jean, WV 25846

SUBJECT: Referral of Charges to Court-Martial

1. Forwarded herewith are sworn court-martial charges for appropriate disposition.

2. Summaries of expected testimony and documentary evidence upon which the charges are based, if any, are enclosed.

3. The following material witnesses are expected to be available at the time of the trial:

(List Rank(s), Name(s), and Address(es)

4. There is evidence of _____ (list number, if any) admissible previous court-martial conviction(s) of the accused. A duly authenticated extract copy of the accused's military records of previous convictions showing such conviction(s), if any, is enclosed.

5. The character of the accused's military service prior to the offense(s) charged has been (excellent) (good) (fair) (unsatisfactory).

6. I recommend trial by (Summary) (Special) (General) Court-Martial, and further recommend that the soldier (be) (not be) retained in the West Virginia National Guard. [If applicable: The accused was offered and declined Summary Court-Martial for the charge.]

Encls: as HARD CHARGER

LTC, MP, WVARNG

Commanding

W. Va. Code R. agency 141, tit. 141, ser. 141-49, att. 3