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Retired U.S. General Officers and UCMJ

The legal regime surrounding retired U.S. general officers and their potential subjection to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), including the categories of retirees who remain subject to military law and the possibility of court-martial.

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Jan 12, 2026
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How do military laws apply to civilians or elected officials like U.S. Senators?

The Uniform Code of Military Justice governs members of the armed forces, not ordinary civilians or elected officials such as U.S. Senators, unless those civilians are wearing a military status that p...

Jan 6, 2026

Are retired U.S. general officers still subject to the UCMJ today?

Retired U.S. general officers can still be subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) today: the statute and prevailing military-court precedent treat certain retirees—including regular-co...

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