Which set of rights is typically read under Article 31(b)?

• A. Right to remain silent; anything you say can be used as evidence; right to consult with a lawyer and to have one with you during questioning; right to have a lawyer appointed if you cannot afford one.
• B. Right to a speedy trial and to confront witnesses only.
• C. Right to counsel only after conviction.
• D. Right to privacy and freedom from search and seizure.

Answer: (A)

Custodial interrogation rights are being tested here. The set described matches the Miranda-style warnings that must be read when someone is being questioned in custody: you have the right to remain silent; anything you say can be used as evidence against you; you have the right to consult with an attorney and to have an attorney with you during questioning; and if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. These protections ensure the individual does not feel coerced into self-incrimination and that legal counsel is available during questioning, which is the purpose behind Article 31(b) in military law.

Other options miss key elements or apply to different stages: one omits the right to remain silent and the right to counsel, or refers to rights that apply at trial or after conviction, or cites privacy/search-seizure protections that aren’t part of the interrogation warning.