Who may convene special courts-martial.
51 Pa.C.S. § 5502
in effect(a) General rule.--Special courts-martial may be convened by any of the following:
(1) Any person who may convene a general court-martial.
(2) The commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, station, Pennsylvania National Guard base or station.
(3) The commanding officer of a brigade, regiment or corresponding unit of the Army.
(4) The commanding officer of a group or corresponding unit of the Air Force.
(5) The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when authorized by the Adjutant General.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=51Fetched: 10/16/2026
