Pennsylvania Code § 51-5501

Who may convene general courts-martial.
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(a) General rule.-- General courts-martial may be convened by any of the following:
(1) The Governor.
(2) The Adjutant General.
(3) A deputy adjutant general authorized by a regulation of the Governor.
(4) The commanding general of a division.
(5) The general officer in command of a wing.
(b) Commanding officer as accuser.-- When a commanding officer is an accuser, the court shall be convened by superior competent authority and may, in any case, be convened by such authority when deemed desirable by such authority.

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