What is a court martial?

Answer 1

A military courts martial is a legal proceding that is conducted under the rules and regulations of the military. There is a judge, jury and attorneys involved. In some cases these are very informal, as in the case of a Special Courts Martial, in which an officer, 0-3 or above, conducts the entire proceeding and serves as the judge, defense and presecution with no jury. Or it can be a full fledged trial with 12 jurors and judge and members of the Judge Advocate General's staff serving as the prosecution and defense.

Answer 2

A court martial, is/are court proceedings conducted by the military against their own members.

Courts Martial is judicial and criminal review that may lead to acquittal or punishment in the military. In essence, it is a military court.

Answer 3

It's a military court convened by the branches of the armed forces to try cases involving violation of military law, discipline, and regulations.