United States v. Silver

Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam :

A general court-martial convened in South Vietnam convicted the accused of destroying a Government tent through neglect,1 and of wrongfully making a known false statement under oath, in violation of Articles 108 and 133, Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC §§ 908 and 933, respectively. It sentenced him to be dismissed from the service. On review, a board of review set aside the latter offense, and reduced the sentence to a reprimand and forfeiture of $250.00 per month for six months.

Between the time of the board of review’s decision and the accused’s…