OFFICE OF MILITARY COMMISSIONS

The five organizations have separate functions and responsibilities for achieving the overarching goal of a just resolution to all cases referred to a military commission. The organizations are comprised of members from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as civilian employees of the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice... The Office of the Convening Authority is responsible for the overall management of the military commissions process, including logistics and personnel support. The Convening Authority is empowered to convene military commissions, refer charges to trial, negotiate pre-trial agreements, and review records of trial. The Convening Authority also provides an accused an opportunity for clemency before taking action on the findings and sentence of all military commission cases... Welcome to the Office of Military Commissions. Military Commissions are run by the Department of Defense through the work of five organizations to achieve the..

Also known as: Office of Military Commissions Web Site

Primary location: Alexandria United States