Their discipline and morale may depend on how wisely you exercise your authority. The military justice system needs adequate administrative support to work effectively. As a company commander, when you forward charges your involvement in a case does not end. In addition, you must ensure that the accused appears at all proceedings in a clean, proper uniform. You may also be required to provide witnesses, vehicles, drivers, escorts, and bailiff's from your unit.
Military witnesses are especially important to the success of a proceeding.
A court may dismiss a case when a witness is not available. Under no circumstances will you interfere with an accused's right to present witnesses at a court-martial or with the testimony of any witness. The military justice system provides for certain fundamental rights and safeguards that must be considered in any case involving criminal conduct. Under our legal system, everyone is presumed innocent until a court finds them guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. A court may make a fair and just decision only after it has heard all the evidence relating to the guilt or innocence of an accused.