Guam § 63724 - Powers of Commanding Officers.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 63724 — Powers of Commanding Officers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63724. Powers of Commanding Officers.
Persons in the position of commanding officer in any unit or organization of the Guam military forces,
whether in said capacity as a regularly assigned commander or, if assumption or delegation of command
letter has been published designating acting commander, the acting commander, whether on duty status or
not, shall be vested with the authority to perform all acts necessary for the purpose of administration of
military justice or those acts necessary for the administration of general military matters.
2017 NOTE: The reference to “territorial” removed and/or altered to “Guam” pursuant to 1 GCA § 420.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63724
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63724 cover?
Section 63724 ("Powers of Commanding Officers.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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