Summary of changes
Article 137 — Articles to be explained
The text as it stood in the last Manual for Courts-Martial edition beside the current text, provision by provision, with every recorded amendment and the authority behind it — the whole Article in one view.
6 amended
1 added
0 removed
12 unchanged
7 authority-backed edits · recorded
2026-07-11 – 2026-07-13
Authorities behind these changes
- Public Law No. 118–159 (NDAA 2025) · Public Law, eff. 2024-12-23 · 2 changes
- Public Law No. 118-31 (NDAA 2024) · Public Law, eff. 2023-12-23 · 5 changes
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Provisions
137(a)
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Original text
ENLISTED MEMBERS.—
Current text
ENLISTED MEMBERS.—
137(a)(1)
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Original text
The sections (articles) of this chapter specified in paragraph (3) shall be carefully explained to each enlisted member at the time of (or within fourteen days after)—
Current text
The sections (articles) of this chapter specified in paragraph (3) shall be carefully explained to each enlisted member at the time of (or within fourteen days after)—
137(a)(1)(A)
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Version history
Original text
the member’s initial entrance on active duty; or
Current text
the member’s initial entrance on active duty;
All changes since the original (removed / added)
the member’s initial entrance on active duty; or
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| Version | Date | Authority | Note | Editor |
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| v2 | 2026-07-11 | Public Law No. 118-31 (NDAA 2024) (Public Law, eff. 2023-12-23) | Pub. L. 118–159 § 1701(a)(17) — trailing "or" moves to (B) when (C) is added. | admin |
the member’s initial entrance on active duty; |
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137(a)(1)(B)
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Original text
the member’s initial entrance into a duty status with a reserve component.
Current text
the member’s initial entrance into a duty status with a reserve component; or
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the member’s initial entrance into a duty status with a reserve component.component; or
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| Version | Date | Authority | Note | Editor |
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| v2 | 2026-07-11 | Public Law No. 118-31 (NDAA 2024) (Public Law, eff. 2023-12-23) | Pub. L. 118–159 § 1701(a)(17) — now followed by new subparagraph (C). | admin |
the member’s initial entrance into a duty status with a reserve |
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137(a)(1)(C)
added since original
Version history
Original text
Not in the original text — this provision was added later.
Current text
the member’s initial entrance on active duty or into a space force active status.
All changes since the original (removed / added)
the member’s initial entrance on active duty or into a space force active status.
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| Version | Date | Authority | Note | Editor |
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| v1 | 2026-07-11 | Public Law No. 118-31 (NDAA 2024) (Public Law, eff. 2023-12-23) | Pub. L. 118–159 § 1701(a)(17) (eff. Dec. 23, 2024) added subparagraph (C). | admin |
the member’s initial entrance on active duty or into a space force active status. |
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137(a)(2)
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Original text
Such sections (articles) shall be explained again—
Current text
Such sections (articles) shall be explained again—
137(a)(2)(A)
unchanged
Original text
after the member has completed six months of active duty or, in the case of a member of a reserve component, after the member has completed basic or recruit training; and
Current text
after the member has completed six months of active duty or, in the case of a member of a reserve component, after the member has completed basic or recruit training; and
137(a)(2)(B)
amended
text identical
Version history
Original text
after a member of the Space Force has completed six months of sustained duty or in the case of a member not on sustained duty, after the member has completed basic or recruit training; and
Current text
after a member of the Space Force has completed six months of sustained duty or in the case of a member not on sustained duty, after the member has completed basic or recruit training; and
Step-by-step: 1 recorded edit
| Version | Date | Authority | Note | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v2 | 2026-07-13 | Public Law No. 118–159 (NDAA 2025) (Public Law, eff. 2024-12-23) | admin |
137(a)(2)(C)
amended
text identical
Version history
Original text
at the time when the member reenlists.
Current text
at the time when the member reenlists.
Step-by-step: 1 recorded edit
| Version | Date | Authority | Note | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v2 | 2026-07-13 | Public Law No. 118–159 (NDAA 2025) (Public Law, eff. 2024-12-23) | admin |
137(a)(3)
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Original text
This subsection applies with respect to sections 802, 803, 807– 815, 825, 827, 831, 837, 838, 855, 877–934, and 937–939 of this title (articles 2, 3, 7–15, 25, 27, 31, 37, 38, 55, 77–134, and 137–139).
Current text
This subsection applies with respect to sections 802, 803, 807– 815, 825, 827, 831, 837, 838, 855, 877–934, and 937–939 of this title (articles 2, 3, 7–15, 25, 27, 31, 37, 38, 55, 77–134, and 137–139).
137(b)
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Original text
OFFICERS.—
Current text
OFFICERS.—
137(b)(1)
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Original text
The sections (articles) of this chapter specified in paragraph (2) shall be carefully explained to each officer at the time of (or within six months after)—
Current text
The sections (articles) of this chapter specified in paragraph (2) shall be carefully explained to each officer at the time of (or within six months after)—
137(b)(1)(A)
unchanged
Original text
the initial entrance of the officer on active duty as an officer; or
Current text
the initial entrance of the officer on active duty as an officer; or
137(b)(1)(B)
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Original text
the initial commissioning of the officer in a reserve component.
Current text
the initial commissioning of the officer in a reserve component or the Space Force.
All changes since the original (removed / added)
the initial commissioning of the officer in a reserve component.component or the Space Force.
Step-by-step: 1 recorded edit
| Version | Date | Authority | Note | Editor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v2 | 2026-07-11 | Public Law No. 118-31 (NDAA 2024) (Public Law, eff. 2023-12-23) | Pub. L. 118–159 § 1701(a)(17). Verify placement against the Public Law. | admin |
the initial commissioning of the officer in a reserve |
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137(b)(2)
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Original text
This subsection applies with respect to the sections (articles) specified in subsection (a)(3) and such other sections (articles) as the Secretary concerned may prescribe by regulation.
Current text
This subsection applies with respect to the sections (articles) specified in subsection (a)(3) and such other sections (articles) as the Secretary concerned may prescribe by regulation.
137(c)
unchanged
Original text
TRAINING FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS.—
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, officers with the authority to convene courts-martial or to impose non-judicial punishment shall receive periodic training regarding the purposes and administration of this chapter. Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, officers assigned to duty in a combatant command, who have such authority, shall receive additional specialized training regarding the purposes and administration of this chapter with respect to joint commands and combatant commands.
Current text
TRAINING FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS.—
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, officers with the authority to convene courts-martial or to impose non-judicial punishment shall receive periodic training regarding the purposes and administration of this chapter. Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, officers assigned to duty in a combatant command, who have such authority, shall receive additional specialized training regarding the purposes and administration of this chapter with respect to joint commands and combatant commands.
137(d)
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Original text
AVAILABILITY AND MAINTENANCE OF TEXT.—
The text of this chapter and the text of the regulations prescribed by the President under this chapter shall be—
Current text
AVAILABILITY AND MAINTENANCE OF TEXT.—
The text of this chapter and the text of the regulations prescribed by the President under this chapter shall be—
137(d)(1)
amended
Version history
Original text
made available to a member on active duty or to a member of a reserve component, upon request by the member, for the member’s personal examination; and
Current text
made available to a member on active duty or to a member of a reserve component or to a member of the Space Force, upon request by the member, for the member’s personal examination; and
All changes since the original (removed / added)
made available to a member on active duty or to a member of a reserve component,component or to a member of the Space Force, upon request by the member, for the member’s personal examination; and
Step-by-step: 1 recorded edit
| Version | Date | Authority | Note | Editor |
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| v2 | 2026-07-11 | Public Law No. 118-31 (NDAA 2024) (Public Law, eff. 2023-12-23) | Pub. L. 118–159 § 1701(a)(17). Verify placement against the Public Law. | admin |
made available to a member on active duty or to a member of a reserve |
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137(d)(2)
unchanged
Original text
maintained by the Secretary of Defense in electronic formats that are updated periodically and made available on the Internet.
Current text
maintained by the Secretary of Defense in electronic formats that are updated periodically and made available on the Internet.
“Original text” is the state captured the first time a provision was edited under change tracking — i.e. the text as published in the last Manual for Courts-Martial edition. Provisions edited without being “marked as changed” (typos, formatting) are not recorded here; see the recent revisions feed and the site-wide changes log.