Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 178)
It was promulgated pursuant to the authority vested by Article 37 of Commonwealth Act No. 408.
Commonwealth Act No. 408 is entitled 'An Act for making further and more effectual provision for the national defense by establishing a system of military justice for persons subject to military law.'
It prescribes the rules of procedure, including modes of proof, in cases before courts-martial, courts of inquiry, military commissions, and other military tribunals in the Army of the Philippines.
The rules are known and designated as the 'Manual for Courts-Martial, Philippine Army.'
They became effective from the date of the order, December 17, 1938.
These rules apply to the Army of the Philippines.
The procedures apply to courts-martial, courts of inquiry, military commissions, and other military tribunals.
Publishing the rules ensures that all concerned parties are governed by the same procedures and modes of proof in military justice cases, promoting consistency and fairness.