Which sequence correctly describes the routing for immunity requests involving non-UCMJ witnesses?

• A. GCMCA -> JAJM -> DoJ
• B. DoJ -> GCMCA -> JAJM
• C. JAJM -> DoJ -> GCMCA
• D. The witness -> DoJ -> JAJM

Answer: (A)

The route for immunity requests involving someone not covered by the UCMJ starts with the authority closest to the case, then moves to the in-house military legal review, and finally to the civilian federal legal authority. The General Court-Martial Convening Authority first decides that immunity is needed and initiates the process, ensuring the request fits the command’s interests and the proceeding’s integrity. Next, the Judge Advocate General’s Military Justice office reviews the details, confirming the form and scope of immunity and providing the necessary legal guidance within the military framework. Finally, the Department of Justice weighs in to handle the federal-law aspects, making sure that the immunity terms are legally sound and enforceable under civilian statutes since the witness isn’t under UCMJ. This stepwise flow preserves proper command control, ensures thorough military-legal review, and aligns the immunity with federal law, making it the correct sequence.