Clause 4

A charge against an officer of or above the rank of lieutenant-colonel may be dealt with summarily by the Armed Forces Council.(2) The Armed Forces Council may dismiss the charge if it, in its discretion, thinks that it ought not to be proceeded with or may deal with the case summarily and upon conviction of the accused impose either or both of the following punishments: —

forfeiture of seniority of rank and forfeiture of all or any part of service for purposes of promotion;

reprimand.(3) Where the Armed Forces Council has proceeded to deal with a case summarily under this section and is satisfied on the evidence as to the guilt of the accused it shall, before proceeding to conviction and punishment other than a reprimand, afford the accused an opportunity of electing to be tried by a subordinate military court and if the accused so elects, the Council shall refer the charge to the person appointed under paragraph (a) of subsection (5) of section 80 of this Act who shall direct that a charge be submitted to the convening authority.(4) Where the Armed Forces Council considers under this section that the accused should be tried by a subordinate military court it shall refer the charge to the person appointed under paragraph (a) of subsection (5) of section 80 of this Act.”.