Singapore Armed Forces Act 1972 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 4 · Summary Trial by Disciplinary Officers and Composition of Military Offences
65. Powers of superior commander when dealing with charge
Feedback & supportA superior commander when dealing with a charge other than a charge referred to him or her under section 64(1) may —
superior commander
“superior commander” means any officer or senior military expert who is —(a)in command of a command or formation; or(b)designated by the Armed Forces Council as a superior commander 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;
if he or she is of the opinion that the charge should not be dealt with by him or her, refer the charge to the Director, Legal Services of the Singapore Armed Forces.
Director, Legal Services of the Singapore Armed Forces
“Director, Legal Services of the Singapore Armed Forces” means the person appointed by the Armed Forces Council under section 82(5)(a);