United States v. Griffin

Opinion of the Court

COX, Judge:

In September 1984, appellant was tried by a general court-martial convened at McChord Air Force Base, Washington. The court was composed of officer (commissioned) and enlisted (noncommissioned officer) personnel. Appellant, a Technical Sergeant (E-6), was charged with raping an Airman First Class (E-3) servicewoman, in violation of Article 120, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 920. Despite his not guilty pleas, he was convicted and sentenced to be confined for 5 years and dishonorably discharged from the service. The convening authority approved the…