Transcription of proceedings

(a) Transcription of complete record. A certified verbatim transcript of the record of trial shall be prepared— (1) When the judgment entered into the record includes a sentence of death, dismissal of a commissioned officer, cadet, or midshipman, a or dishonorable confinement for more than six months; or bad-conduct discharge, or (2) As otherwise required by court rule, court order, or under regulations prescribed by the Secretary II-118 concerned. (b) Transcription of portions of the record. A certified verbatim transcript of relevant portions of the record of trial shall be prepared— (1) Upon application of a party as approved by the military judge, any court, or the Judge Advocate General; or (2) As otherwise required under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned. (c) Cost. Any certified transcript required by this rule shall be prepared without cost to the accused. (d) Inclusion in the record of trial. If a certified transcript is made under this rule, it shall be attached to the record of trial. (e) Authority. The Secretary concerned shall prescribe the procedure for preparing and by regulation certifying a transcript under this rule.