What are the 3 types of court martial?

• A. General
• B. Summary, Special, General
• C. Draft, Trial, Appeal
• D. Local, State, Federal

Answer: (B)

Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, three court-martial paths exist to match the severity of an offense and the level of formality required. A Summary Court-Martial is the fastest, most informal option for minor offenses, typically presided by a commanding officer and offering streamlined procedures with limited rights and punishment. A Special Court-Martial is more formal and used for intermediate offenses; it includes a military judge and a panel of service members and can impose more substantial penalties than a summary court-martial, though not as severe as a general court-martial. A General Court-Martial is the most formal and authoritative, reserved for the most serious offenses; it includes a military judge and a panel and can impose the widest range of penalties, including lengthy confinement and significant punitive actions. This combination—Summary, Special, and General—covers the full spectrum of court-martial types, making it the best answer.