This United States Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School Criminal Law Department handbook, United States Army Criminal Law Deskbook: Practicing Military Justice Current as of August 2021, is a resource for Judge Advocates and Paralegals, for both training and actual practice in UCMJ proceedings. The deskbook is a reference, practical guide, and training tool that covers the substantive and procedural aspects of military justice. It is a thorough resource and an excellent starting point for research. It contains the following chapters:

The Military Justice System

Overview of Military Justice

Unlawful Command Influence

Jurisdiction

Professional Responsibility

Alternative Disciplinary Forums

Nonjudicial Punishment

Summary Courts-Martial

Military Criminal Procedure

Pretrial Restraint & Confinement

Charging & Instructions

Court-Martial Personnel

Speedy Trial

Discovery & Production

Expert Witnesses

Article 32 Preliminary Hearing

Pretrial Advice

Plea Agreements

Motions

Pleas

Voir Dire & Challenges

Sentencing & Credit

Military Criminal Law

Crimes

Sexual Offenses

Defenses

Mental Responsibility & Competence

Evidence

Evidence

Confrontation Clause

Search & Seizure

Self-Incrimination

Post-Trial & Appeals

Post-Trial Process

Appeals & Writs

Corrections & Post-Conviction Consequences

Policy and Programs

Improper Superior-Subordinate Relationships & Fraternization

Victims’ Rights/Programs & Sexual Assault Policy (SVC, SHARP, VWAP, FAP)