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R.C.M. 1002 — Sentencing determination

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create RCM 1002(b)(2)(C) v1
Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows: . . . (z) R.C.M. 1002(b)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(2) Concurrent or Consecutive Terms of Confinement. (C) In all other circumstances, a military judge may exercise broad discretion in determining whether terms of confinement will run concurrently or consecutively consistent with R.C.M. 1002(c). Whether a term of confinement will run concurrently with another term of confinement should be determined only after determining the appropriate amount of confinement for each charge and specification."
2026-07-14 13:55
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create RCM 1002(b)(2)(B)(iv) v1
Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows: . . . (z) R.C.M. 1002(b)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(2) Concurrent or Consecutive Terms of Confinement. (B) The terms of confinement for two or more specifications shall run concurrently— ... (iv) in a special court-martial, to the extent necessary to prevent the total confinement from exceeding the maximum confinement authorized under R.C.M. 201(f)(2).
2026-07-14 13:54
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create RCM 1002(b)(2)(B)(iii) v1
Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows: . . . (z) R.C.M. 1002(b)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(2) Concurrent or Consecutive Terms of Confinement. (B) The terms of confinement for two or more specifications shall run concurrently— ... (iii) when the accused is found guilty of two or more specifications and the military judge finds that the charges or specifications are unreasonably multiplied; or
2026-07-14 13:54
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create RCM 1002(b)(2)(B)(ii) v1
Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows: . . . (z) R.C.M. 1002(b)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(2) Concurrent or Consecutive Terms of Confinement. (B) The terms of confinement for two or more specifications shall run concurrently— ... (ii) when provided for in a plea agreement;
2026-07-14 13:53
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create RCM 1002(b)(2)(B)(i) v1
Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows: . . . (z) R.C.M. 1002(b)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(2) Concurrent or Consecutive Terms of Confinement. (B) The terms of confinement for two or more specifications shall run concurrently— (i) when each specification involves the same victim and the same act or transaction;
2026-07-14 13:53
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create RCM 1002(b)(2)(B) v1
Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows: . . . (z) R.C.M. 1002(b)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(2) Concurrent or Consecutive Terms of Confinement. (B) The terms of confinement for two or more specifications shall run concurrently—
2026-07-14 13:52
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create RCM 1002(b)(2)(A) v1
Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows: . . . (z) R.C.M. 1002(b)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(2) Concurrent or Consecutive Terms of Confinement. (A) If a sentence includes more than one term of confinement, the military judge shall determine whether the terms of confinement will run concurrently or consecutively. For each term of confinement, the military judge shall state whether the term of confinement is to run concurrently or consecutively with any other term or terms of confinement.
2026-07-14 13:52
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update RCM 1002(b)(2) v2
Authority: Exec. Order 14130 (Dec. 20, 2024)
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is amended as follows: . . . (z) R.C.M. 1002(b)(2) is amended to read as follows: "(2) Concurrent or Consecutive Terms of Confinement. (A) If a sentence includes more than one term of confinement, the military judge shall determine whether the terms of confinement will run concurrently or consecutively. For each term of confinement, the military judge shall state whether the term of confinement is to run concurrently or consecutively with any other term or terms of confinement. (B) The terms of confinement for two or more specifications shall run concurrently— (i) when each specification involves the same victim and the same act or transaction; (ii) when provided for in a plea agreement; (iii) when the accused is found guilty of two or more specifications and the military judge finds that the charges or specifications are unreasonably multiplied; or (iv) in a special court-martial, to the extent necessary to prevent the total confinement from exceeding the maximum confinement authorized under R.C.M. 201(f)(2). (C) In all other circumstances, a military judge may exercise broad discretion in determining whether terms of confinement will run concurrently or consecutively consistent with R.C.M. 1002(c). Whether a term of confinement will run concurrently with another term of confinement should be determined only after determining the appropriate amount of confinement for each charge and specification."
2026-07-14 13:51
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create RCM 1002(b)(2) v1
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2026-07-14 13:51
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