Military justice applies not only to members of the armed services but also to those who commit crimes against military personnel on and off a military base.

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Military justice primarily applies to members of the armed services and is governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Civilians who commit crimes against military personnel on or off a military base are typically subject to civilian criminal law, not military justice, unless specific circumstances apply (such as crimes on certain military installations or in areas under martial law).

Military Justice Applies Not Only to Members of the Armed