Persons subject to the jurisdiction of

courts-martial (a) In general. Courts-martial may try any person when authorized to do so under the UCMJ. (b) Offenses under the law of war. Nothing in this rule limits the power of general courts-martial to try persons under the law of war. See R.C.M. 201(f)(1)(B). (c) Attachment of jurisdiction over the person. trial, (1) In general. Court-martial jurisdiction attaches over a person when action with a view to trial of that person is taken. Once court-martial jurisdiction over a person attaches, such jurisdiction shall continue for all purposes of sentence, and punishment, notwithstanding the expiration of that person’s term of service or other period in which that person was subject trial by court-martial. When to jurisdiction attaches over a Servicemember on active duty, the Servicemember may be held on active duty over objection pending disposition of any offense for which held and shall remain subject to the UCMJ during the entire period. the UCMJ or (2) Procedure. Actions by which court-martial jurisdiction attaches include: apprehension; imposition of restraint, such as restriction, arrest, or confinement; and preferral of charges.