Armed Forces Disciplinary Punishment Act Article 48

The inquiry respondent has the right to remain silent, and no statements should be made against his/her own will. An attorney may be retained as his/her representative. Whereas a request for an investigation on favorable evidential material is raised, it shall be granted.When an inquiry respondent without any retained attorney expresses that it needs to retain an attorney, the inquiry shall be ceased immediately. However, if the inquiry respondent requests conducting an immediate inquiry, or the attorney on retainer does not appear for four hours after the retention was made, the inquiry may be conducted immediately.