[Red Steel]

Ummmm. It's "appealable" because Lakin as a commissioned officer was dismissed from service where the first appellate review is automatic to the Army Court of Criminal Appeals, which is automatic unless Lakin waives it.

[ExSoldier]

Oh sure the appeal is automatic but the grounds they'll be looking for in overturning concern improper courtroom procedures or actions of the court officers in the disposition of the case, not on the evidence (unless tainted) results or sentence.