Recent events have highlighted the US military justice system.  One part of that system is the US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.  The 5-member panel is composed of civilians appointed by the President and has jurisdiction over courts martial appeals.  It was designed to be “completely removed from all military influence of persuasion.”  From there, cases can be appealed to the Supreme Court.

The history of the court can be found on its official website.

Recently, the court found that Army policies that exempted Chaplains, nurses/doctors, and other special service members from duty on courts martial panels were improper.