SDCL § 33-10-188: Action on findings of court-martial.

Action on the findings of a court-martial by the convening authority or other person acting on the sentence is not required. However, such person, in the person's sole discretion may:

(1) Dismiss any charge or specification by setting aside a finding of guilty thereto; or

(2) Change a finding of guilty to a charge or specification to a finding of guilty to an offense that is a lesser included offense of the offense stated in the charge or specification.