us court of appeals for the armed forces definition
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces is the final appellate tribunal that reviews Court-Martial proceedings of the armed services. Established in 1950 (10 U.S.C.A. Â§ 867), it is presided over by five civilian judges who are appointed for 15-year terms by the president. Rulings of the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces are subject only to certiorari review by the Supreme Court.