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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces

Article I courtAppellate courtAppointedC.A.A.F.· Washington, D.C.· 5 judgeships

The highest court in the military justice system, five civilian judges (15-year terms) who review decisions of the service Courts of Criminal Appeals. The Supreme Court may review its decisions by certiorari.

Appointed, President nominates, Senate confirms.

Precedent & authority

Part of a specialized track. Its decisions bind within that track; elsewhere they are persuasive only.