United States v. Gray

*552OPINION OF THE COURT

FOREMAN, Judge:

Contrary to his pleas, the appellant was convicted of disrespect to a commissioned officer and communication of a threat, in violation of Articles 89 and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. §§ 889 and 934 (1976). He was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge, which was approved by the convening authority.

The charges arose when the appellant pointed his finger at the trial counsel during a previous court-martial and said either “I am going to get you,” or “You are going to get it.” The language was spoken softly but distinctly to the trial counsel,…