[frog in a pot]

...they will be tried by a jury stacked with underlings subject to fierce career backlash if they decide against the Prosecutor.

You raise an interesting and quite relevant point. Although I have active duty experience, am not deeply familiar with UCMJ or JAG policies and procedures.

Wonder if it is possible for the defense to obtain a jury composed to some degree of former or ex active duty personnel (no one would want pure civilians) - in an effort to avoid harmful influence? Especially, for career-ending charges?

[frog in a pot]

Meant to say former or retired...