Comparison of Civilian and Military Justice Systems
| Civilian | Military |
|---|---|
| Judge | Military judge |
| Jury | Panel |
| Preliminary hearing | Article 32 hearing |
| Prosecutor | Trial counsel |
| Defense attorney | Defense counsel |
| Prosecutorial discretion | Commander's discretion |
| Felony trial | General court-martial |
| Rules of evidence | Military rules of evidence |
| Defendant | Accused |