How Exactly Does A Military Trial Work?

Question

Who acts as judge and jury when it comes to military trials? It's not the same thing as civilian court, right?

Also, if the soldier in question is found to be not guilty of what they are accused of; they are allowed to go back to their duties no question right?

Answer 1

its best not to be involved in one and it is a lot harsher than a civil one

Answer 2

There is a judge who is usually a colonel or higher..with a panel of officers(various ranks) who decide the verdict.  It depends on the trial as to whether or not there is that panel or not..If not guilty, they return to a destroyed career ususally.  

Answer 3

I was told that unless the officers on the jury say guilty their careers will be ruined.

Answer 4

I cannot tell you here all that you might want to know about courts-martial.  There is manual for courts-martial that has an outline.  The judge is an appointed military judge.  The "jury" is composed of officers from some other command.  If you are enlisted you can insist on at least some members being enlisted of a higher rank but that is generally a bad idea.  If acquitted you are returned to duty but that doesn't mean people won't ask questions or that they won't have formed their own opinions about you.