United States v. Arthur

Opinion of the Court

Robert E. Quinn, Chief Judge:

The question in this case is whether a false statement made by the accused is official within the meaning of Article 107 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 USC § 907.

The evidence shows that Captain J. F. Campbell and his wife left the Officers Club at the Rhein Main Air Base, Germany. On reaching the street, the captain observed the accused with a girl. He saw the accused strike the girl in what he considered “a violent manner.” He approached the couple, identified himself as an officer, and asked for identification from the accused.…