- A. Distribution will be made IAW paragraph 4-27 after the punished servicemember indicates in item 7 that there will not be an appeal. If the servicemember appeals, the DA Form 2627, minus copy four (if it has been forwarded as an "APPEAL PENDING" copy), will be forwarded to the superior authority and distributed after completion of item 10. Completion of this item shows that the servicemember acknowledges notification of action on the appeal. If item 10 cannot be completed because the servicemember is not reasonably available or due to military exigencies, a statement signed by the imposing commander stating that the punished servicemember was informed in writing of the disposition of the appeal and why it was not possible to have item 10 completed will be placed in item 11 before distribution is made. When the servicemember appeals the punishment, an "APPEAL PENDING" copy will be distributed as prescribed in paragraph 4-29E. If the servicemember fails to complete or sign item 7, an explanation of the failure will be provided by the imposing commander in item 11 and distribution will be made as prescribed. A servicemember's refusal to declare whether or not he desires to appeal may be presumed to indicate an intention not to appeal.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 29:11(F).
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the Office of the Governor, State Military Department, LR 35:2369 (November 2009).