Court of Honor

Is a military court authorized by the regulations of the Pru ian service, convened for the purpose of sustaining the honor of the service and of individuals, and of punishing officers who may be found guilty of conduct deviating even in the least from the principles which actuate military men as men of honor. The court of honor of a regiment consists of all commi ioned officers in it, except the prosecutor, the defendant, near relations, officers appearing as witne es in the case, officers on leave, detached service, under arrest, or awaiting trial before any court; and has for its regular busine management a council of honor, consisting of the senior captain, senior first lieutenant, and senior second lieutenant. The court has jurisdiction over all acts or omi ions (not provided for by any fixed laws) which are unofficerlike or ungentlemanly in their nature, particularly such as contracting debts, improper choice of society, exce ive use of intoxicating liquors, gambling, quarrels, carele ne or neglect of duty, and scandal. With the exception of general officers, all officers of the standing army, the reserve, the landwehr, and those of the retired list are subject to the laws of the court of honor. The court to investigate the conduct of a field-officer is made up of the field-officers of the division to which the officer belongs.