PART VPROCEEDINGS AT COURT-MARTIAL

Administration of oaths and affirmations

33.—(1) This rule applies subject to rule 26 above.

(2) After the accused has been given the opportunity to challenge the members and officials of the court, oaths or affirmations shall be taken in the presence of the accused.

(3) The judge advocate shall take his oath or affirmation.

(4) The judge advocate shall administer an oath or affirmation to—

(a)the president;

(b)each other member of the court;

(c)the clerk of the court;

(d)any interpreter;

(e)any officer or other person in attendance for instruction.