Section 5502 - Who may convene special courts-martial(a) General rule.-- Special courts-martial may be convened by any of the following:(1) Any person who may convene a general court-martial.(2) The commanding officer of a garrison, fort, post, camp, station, Pennsylvania National Guard base or station.(3) The commanding officer of a brigade, regiment or corresponding unit of the Army.(4) The commanding officer of a group or corresponding unit of the Air Force.(5) The commanding officer or officer in charge of any other command when authorized by the Adjutant General.Added by P.L. 1506 2012 No. 192, § 2, eff. 10/24/2013.