martial and the accused (a) Opening sessions. Except as noted in subsection (d), when the court-martial is called to order for the first time in a case, the military judge shall ensure that the following is announced: (1) The order, including any amendment, by which the court is convened; (2) The name, rank, and unit or address of the accused; (3) The name and rank of the military judge presiding; (4) The names and ranks of the members, if any, who are present; (5) The names and ranks of members who are absent, if presence of members is required (6) The names and ranks (if any) of counsel who are present; (7) The names and ranks (if any) of counsel who are absent; and (8) The name and rank (if any) of any detailed court reporter. (b) Later proceedings. When the court-martial is called to order after a recess or adjournment or after it has been closed for any reason, the military judge shall ensure that the record reflects whether all parties and members who were present at the time of the adjournment or recess, or at the time the court-martial closed, are present. (c) Additions, replacement, and absences of personnel. Whenever there is a replacement of the military judge, any member, or counsel, either through the appearance of new personnel or personnel previously absent or through the absence of personnel previously present, the military judge shall ensure the record reflects the change and the reason for it. (d) Under R.C.M. 813(a)(1), the name, grade, and position of the convening authority, with the exception of the Secretary concerned, the Secretary of Defense, or the President, shall be omitted from announcement during the opening session of the court-martial. II-62 CHAPTER IX. TRIAL PROCEDURES THROUGH FINDINGS
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