summary court-martial
- A military court, composed of a single commissioned officer, that can issue penalties no greater than one month's confinement or the loss of two-thirds of a month's pay
- The soldier was tried by a summary court-martial for violating protocol.
- Potential penalties from a summary court-martial are relatively minor compared to more severe cases.
- After a minor breach of discipline, a summary court-martial is often a sufficient form of recourse.
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