Section 125: Further proceedings on charges against non-commissioned officers, soldiers, ratings and aircraftmen

(1) The following provisions of this section shall have effect where the commanding officer has investigated a charge against a non-commissioned officer or soldier, rating or an aircraftman.
(2) Where the charge is one which can be dealt with summarily, the commanding officer may-
(a) if of opinion that it should not be so dealt with, take the prescribed steps with a view to the charge being tried by a court-martial; or
(b) otherwise deal with the charge summarily, and if he records a finding of guilty he may award punishment as provided under Part XIII of this Act.