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Maine Revised Statutes Title 37-B. Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management § 402. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in this Code, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.

1. Accuser. “Accuser” means a person who:

A. Signs and swears to charges;

B. Directs that charges be signed and sworn in the name of another; or

C. Has an interest, other than an official interest, in the prosecution of the accused.

2. Active service. Active service is defined in section 101-A, subsection 1.

3. Code. “Code” means this chapter.

4. Commanding officer. “Commanding officer” means any officer vested with the authority for the direction, coordination and control of a military unit.

5. Enlisted person. “Enlisted person” means any person who is serving in an enlisted grade in any military force.

6. Military forces. Military forces is defined in section 101-A, subsection 2.

7. Military judge. “Military judge” means an official of a court-martial detailed in accordance with section 221.

8. Military unit. “Military unit” means any military element whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment.

9. Officer. “Officer” means a commissioned or warrant officer.

10. Superior officer. “Superior officer” means an officer superior in rank or command.

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