Convening a summary court-martial

(a) Who may convene summary courts-martial. Unless limited by competent authority summary courts- martial may be convened by: (1) Any person who may convene a general or special court-martial; (2) The commander of a detached company or other detachment of the Army; (3) The commander of a detached squadron or other detachment of the Air Force; (4) The commander or officer in charge of any other the Secretary command when empowered by concerned; or (5) A superior competent authority to any of the above. (b) When convening authority is accuser. If the convening authority or the summary court-martial is the accuser, it is discretionary with the convening authority whether to forward the charges to a superior authority with a recommendation to convene the summary court-martial. If the convening authority or the summary court-martial the jurisdiction of the summary court-martial is not affected. (c) Procedure. After the requirements of Chapters III and IV of this Part have been satisfied, summary courts-martial shall be convened in accordance with R.C.M. 504(d)(2). The convening order may be by notation signed by the convening authority on the charge sheet. Charges shall be referred to summary courts-martial in accordance with R.C.M. 601. the accuser, is