AS 26.05.450: Who may convene a general court-martial.

(a) A general court-martial may be convened by

(1) the governor;

(2) the adjutant general;

(3) the commanding officer of a force of the militia of the state;

(4) the commanding officer of a division or a separate brigade;

(5) the commanding officer of a separate wing.

(b) If a commanding officer who is authorized to convene a general court-martial is the accuser in a matter, the court hearing the matter shall be convened by superior competent authority.

(c) A superior authority may convene a case if the superior authority considers it desirable.