What document establishes the rules of evidence for the military?

The Manual for Courts Martial (MCM) is the document that establishes the rules of evidence for military proceedings. It serves as the primary legal authority encompassing the regulations, procedures, and guidelines governing courts-martial, including how evidence is to be handled and presented during trials. The MCM provides detailed provisions on admissibility, the burden of proof, and the types of evidence that can be introduced, ensuring that military justice is administered fairly and uniformly.

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) outlines the legal framework for military justice as a whole, including definitions of offenses and the overall structure. While it is crucial for understanding military law, it does not specifically address the rules of evidence.

The Military Justice Guide and the Court Evidence Handbook may provide helpful information and examples related to military law and evidence, but they do not have the same authoritative status as the Manual for Courts Martial. Thus, they serve more as practical resources rather than the foundational legal framework governing the admissibility of evidence in military courts.