Article 31B concerns which of the following?

• A. Military suspect acknowledgment and waiver of rights.
• B. Civilian suspect acknowledgment and waiver of rights.
• C. Investigator’s note.
• D. Warrant application.

Answer: (A)

Article 31B focuses on the rights a military suspect must be told about during interrogation and the voluntary waiver of those rights. When a service member is questioned about alleged offenses, investigators must clearly explain rights (such as the right to counsel and protection against self-incrimination) and obtain the suspect’s acknowledgment that the rights were explained, followed by a voluntary waiver if they choose to speak. This emphasis on informing military suspects and obtaining a knowing waiver is what makes this option the best fit. Civilian suspects operate under constitutional protections rather than Article 31B, and an investigator’s note or a warrant application are separate elements of the investigative process, not the core concern of Article 31B.