A field general court-martial shall consist of the president and not less than two other officers, or, if the convening officer is of opinion that three officers having suitable qualifications are not available without serious detriment to the public service, shall consist of the president and one other officer.

Save as hereinafter provided, the members of a field general court-martial shall be persons belonging to Her Majesty’s air forces and subject to air-force law.

The president of a field general court-martial shall be an officer appointed by the convening officer and shall not be under the rank of flight lieutenant.

The members of a field general court-martial, other than the president, shall be appointed by order of the convening officer or in such other manner as may be prescribed.