Court Martial Convening Order

Thank you for the information. Here are some general points regarding court-martial proceedings:
- The convening order for a court-martial typically must be issued by a proper authority.
- Charges should be preferred properly and in accordance with military regulations.
- The timeline of the convening order and the preferral of charges can affect the validity of a court-martial.
For more specific guidance, consulting the military legal assistance attorney at Ft. Jackson might be helpful, as they can provide detailed advice based on the case details.

To clarify, the validity of a convening order can depend on several factors:
- Proper authority must issue the convening order.
- Charges must be preferred according to military regulations.
- The timeline between the convening order and preferral of charges can impact validity.
For specific advice, consult the Ft. Jackson Legal Assistance Office.

The validity of a convening order issued on July * by a convening authority (CA) who retires on July * can depend on:
- Whether the CA had proper authority at the time of issuing the order.
- If all procedures were followed correctly.
For specific guidance, contacting the Ft. Jackson Legal Assistance Office is advisable.

Thank you for your question. In the absence of an appointed acting commander, no delegation of authority being completed, and no successor, the situation can be complex. Generally:
- Authority might revert to the next higher command.
- Specific military regulations and policies will dictate the procedure.
For detailed guidance, please consult the Ft. Jackson Legal Assistance Office.

To determine if the order remains valid in the absence of a successor or delegated authority, it's essential to consider specific military regulations and policies. Generally, the order may face challenges in such situations. For accurate guidance, consulting the Ft. Jackson Legal Assistance Office is recommended.