ENDORSEMENT

the Committee of Evidence findings have added to them the endorsement by the Convening Authority. The findings have no force until the endorsement is added. The Convening Authority makes the endorsement on the findings in as brief a fashion as possible. The Convening Authority can(1) accept the findings in full(2) reduce the penalty recommended or(3) suspend or cancel the penalty completely with a pardon. The Convening Authority may make no other endorsement, save only to thank the committee and witnesses. The moment the findings are endorsed they have the effect of orders as per the endorsement and all persons under the authority of the Convening Authority are bound to execute them and abide by them accordingly. (HCO PL 7 Sept 63)