6. Powers of DXO junior disciplinary officer when dealing with charge

A DXO junior disciplinary officer when dealing with a charge may —

(a)

dismiss the charge if he is of the opinion that the charge ought not to be proceeded with;

(b)

try the accused summarily; or

(c)

if he is of the opinion that the charge should not be dealt with by him —

(i)

refer the charge to a DXO senior disciplinary officer for disciplinary proceedings; or

(ii)

refer the charge to a DXO senior disciplinary officer recommending that the accused be tried by a subordinate military court.

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