U.S. v. Schrode, 50 M.J. 459

Military Justice Personnel: Convening Authority: Action

1. although action stated that convening authority had considered clemency submissions when there were no such submissions, this oversight was not prejudicial to appellant where there were in fact no such submissions

Trial Stages: Initial Review: Generally

1. the objective of post-trial procedure is to ensure that the convening authority has all relevant information related to the accused and the charges prior to when he takes his action; post-trial procedure includes: (1) an optional submission by the accused, RCM 1105; (2) a recommendation by the SJA, when required, RCM 1106; and (3) an optional response to the SJA’s recommendation, RCM 1106(f)(4)

Trial Stages: Initial Review: Action

1. although action stated that convening authority had considered clemency submissions when there were no such submissions, this oversight was not prejudicial to appellant where there were in fact no such submissions