(a) General rule.--Special courts-martial may be convened by any of the following:
(1) Any person who may convene a general court-martial.
(2) The commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, station, Pennsylvania National Guard base or station.
(3) The commanding officer of a brigade, regiment or corresponding unit of the Army.
(4) The commanding officer of a group or corresponding unit of the Air Force.
(5) The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when authorized by the Adjutant General.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 55 - Appointment and Composition of Courts-martial
Section 5501 - Who may convene general courts-martial
Section 5502 - Who may convene special courts-martial
Section 5503 - Who may convene summary courts-martial
Section 5504 - Who may serve on courts-martial
Section 5505 - Military judge of a general or special court-martial
Section 5506 - Appointment of trial counsel and defense counsel
Section 5507 - Detail or employment of reporters and interpreters