[Mrs.Liberty]

Service personnel under the Uniform Code are entitled to defense counsel and a jury by their peers. Those convicted of murder "shall suffer death or imprisonment for life," the law states.

This means he gets a military defense lawyer (no Johnny Cochoran), no media circus (Court TV), and hopefully Jackson and Sharpton will not be cleared to enter the base.

[Kerberos]

"This means he gets a military defense lawyer (no Johnny Cochoran"

I believe that the accused is able to retain their own counsel although there may be some provision that their chosen counsel receive military approval, i.e. they have to understand military law.

838. ART. 38. DUTIES OF TRIAL COUNSEL AND DEFENSE COUNSEL
(2) The accused may be represented by civilian counsel if provided by him.

[MrNeutron1962]

Sorry, "Suspect’s Rights

2. Before I decide whether I want to answer questions or make a statement, I may consult with a lawyer. If I decide to consult with a lawyer, the interviewer will stop the questioning. I may consult with a military lawyer provided without cost to me, or a civilian lawyer obtained at no expense to the government, if the government intends to continue questioning me. If I decide to consult with a lawyer, I have the right to have an appointed military lawyer, a civilian lawyer obtained at no expense to the government, or both, present during any further questioning. "

Article ARTICLE 31(B), UCMJ.

He gets whatever lawyer he can afford. Just look in the Yellow Pages near any Military base, they are full of adds for Civilian Lawyers willing to take cases under the UCMJ.

[Newbomb Turk]

Service personnel under the Uniform Code are entitled to defense counsel and a jury by their peers

Would 6 members of 101st Airborne Division be considered his peers. Don't military courts only use six jurrors.