Where, after the judge advocate has recorded a plea of guilty in respect of any charge, there are disputed facts in the case, the judge advocate may direct that any issue of fact be tried by the court.

The finding of the court on any such issue shall be determined by a majority of the votes of the members of the court.

In the case of an equality of votes, the court must find for the offender.

The finding of the court shall be announced by the judge advocate.