Under Article 31 rights, which statement correctly describes the rights provided?

• A. The right to free travel
• B. The right to deny a trial
• C. The right to remain silent, the right to demand trial, and the right to an attorney
• D. The right to remain silent, the right to demand trial, and the right to counsel

Answer: (D)

Under Article 31, you are protected from being forced to testify against yourself and you must be allowed to have legal help. The best statement captures all of this: you have the right to stay silent, you have the right to demand a trial if charged, and you have the right to counsel. This aligns with how Article 31 guarantees avoid self-incrimination, ensures access to a lawyer, and allows the accused to pursue trial through proper channels. The other options either include rights not provided by Article 31 (like free travel or denying a trial) or use terminology less precise for military law (such as “an attorney” instead of “counsel”).