Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 202. Finality of Decisions of the Judge Advocate General.
(a) A final judgment of the Judge Advocate General is binding upon every military court, officer, command, and military official to the extent required by the judgment and mandate.
(b) No lower military court, commanding officer, administrative official, or service authority may reverse, disregard, modify, or evade a final judgment of the Judge Advocate General.
(c) Proceedings conducted following remand shall conform to the holdings and limitations contained in the judgment and mandate.