The phrase was first used in 1637 in Robert Monro's His expedition with the worthy Scots regiment called Mac-keyes regiment etc. (in the form "Articles of warres") and can be used to refer to military law in general.
Frase tersebut mula-mula dipakai pada 1637 dalam His expedition with the worthy Scots regiment called Mac-keyes regiment etc. karya Robert Monro (dalam bentuk "Articles of warres") dan dapat dipakai untuk merujuk kepada hukum militer secara umum.