United States v. Smith

Opinion of the Court

Evidence of an Article 15 disciplinary action for failing to obey an order to get a haircut was admissible against the appellant following his conviction for two aggravated assaults and carrying a concealed weapon, offenses occurring after August 1, 1969. United States v Johnson, 19 USCMA 464, 42 CMR 66 (1970); United States v Wheat, 19 USCMA 491, 42 CMR 93 (1970). Accordingly, the decision of the Court of Military Review is affirmed.

(dissenting):

I dissent for the reasons set forth in my separate opinion in United States v Johnson, 19 USCMA 464, 42 CMR 66 (1970).