PAM 27-9 — Military Judges` Benchbook
PAM 27-9 governs pattern instructions and procedural guides for trials by general and special court-martial.
- Publication number: PAM 27-9
- Title: MILITARY JUDGES` BENCHBOOK
- Date: 07/29/2025
- Proponent: TJAG
- Status: ACTIVE
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It contains trial procedures, evidentiary instructions, criminal law material, sentencing guidance, and appendices for military justice proceedings. The 2025 edition incorporates substantive criminal law, court decisions, and Executive Orders related to military justice.
Applies to: This pamphlet applies to the Regular Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- General court-martial trials
- Special court-martial trials
- Trial procedures
- Evidentiary instructions
- Substantive criminal law
- Sentencing guidance
- Article 30a hearings
Questions and answers
Who is the proponent of PAM 27-9?
The proponent of this pamphlet is The Judge Advocate General (TJAG).
Who can approve exceptions to PAM 27-9?
The proponent has the authority to approve exceptions to this publication that are consistent with controlling law and regulation.
Where can comments and suggested improvements for PAM 27-9 be sent?
Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements to the Military Judges Benchbook on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to the Office of the Chief Trial Judge, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, ATTN: JALS TJ, 9725 Gunston Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 220605546.