The U.S. Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals is
an independent appellate judicial body authorized by Congress and established
by The Judge Advocate General of the Air Force pursuant to his exclusive
authority under 10 U.S.C. 866(a). The Court hears and decides
appeals of Air Force court-martial convictions and appeals pendente
lite . Its appellate judges are assigned to the Court by
The Judge Advocate General. The Judge Advocate General instructs
convening authorities to take action in accordance with the Court's
decisions.
The United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals is located at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.