Singapore Armed Forces Act 1972 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 4 · Summary Trial by Disciplinary Officers and Composition of Military Offences
63. Powers of junior disciplinary officer when dealing with charge
Feedback & supportA junior disciplinary officer when dealing with a charge may —
junior disciplinary officer
“junior disciplinary officer” means, except where otherwise expressly provided, any officer, warrant officer or military expert of or above the rank of ME3 —(a)who is in command of a squadron, battery or company or an equivalent sub-unit; or(b)in whom a senior disciplinary officer has vested the powers of a junior disciplinary officer for the purposes of discipline;
dismiss the charge if he or she is of the opinion that it ought not to be proceeded with;
try the accused summarily; or
if he or she is of the opinion that the charge should not be dealt with by him or her —
refer the charge to a senior disciplinary officer for summary trial; or
senior disciplinary officer
“senior disciplinary officer” means —(a)any officer, warrant officer or senior military expert who is —(i)in command of a base or unit; or(ii)designated by the Armed Forces Council as a senior disciplinary officer for the purposes of discipline; or(b)a commander of a detachment;
refer the charge to a senior disciplinary officer recommending that the accused be tried by a subordinate military court.
military court
“military court” means a general court martial or the Military Court of Appeal.