United States v. Private First Class PHILLIP A. HEARN (Corrected Copy)

OPINION OF THE COURT

TATE, Chief Judge:

A general court-martial composed of officer and enlisted members convicted appellant, contrary to his pleas, of carnal knowledge and “indecent acts or liberties with a person under 16,” in violation of Articles 120 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 920 and 934 [hereinafter UCMJ]. The convening authority approved the adjudged sentence to a bad-conduct discharge, confinement for five years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and reduction to Private El. This case is before the court for review pursuant to Article 66, UCMJ, 10 U.S.C.…