American military justice: responding to the siren songs for reform

[...]Part VI offers concluding thoughts and a framework for considering the proposed reforms to the military justice system.\n219 The final product was considered a compromise.220 On the one hand, there was concern about the ability of the commander to maintain discipline within the ranks. The proposed amendments discussed in this article clearly undermine the commander's authority. [...]whether intended or not, the balance tips in favor of the accused, even though the apparent intent is to ensure that more cases go to trial. [...]in responding to the siren songs of reform, Congress should carefully analyze the proposed changes, consider the myriad potential problems of administering any proposed reforms, as discussed supra, and determine whether less drastic measures can be taken to remedy any perceived problems in the military justice system.