§402. Definitions

As used in this Code, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

1.  Accuser.  "Accuser" means a person who:

A. Signs and swears to charges;   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

B. Directs that charges be signed and sworn in the name of another; or   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

C. Has an interest, other than an official interest, in the prosecution of the accused.   [PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

2.  Active service.  Active service is defined in section 101-A, subsection 1.

[PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).]

3.  Code.  "Code" means this chapter.

[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

4.  Commanding officer.  "Commanding officer" means any officer vested with the authority for the direction, coordination and control of a military unit.

[PL 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).]

5.  Enlisted person.  "Enlisted person" means any person who is serving in an enlisted grade in any military force.

[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

6.  Military forces.  Military forces is defined in section 101-A, subsection 2.

[PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (RPR).]

7.  Military judge.  "Military judge" means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with section 221.

[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

8.  Military unit.  "Military unit" means any military element whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment.

[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

9.  Officer.  "Officer" means a commissioned or warrant officer.

[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

10.  Superior officer.  "Superior officer" means an officer superior in rank or command.

[PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1983, c. 460, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 230, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 662, §41 (AMD).