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Article 5 sets the scope of who is subject to the UCMJ and where it can apply. It establishes that the UCMJ covers all members of the armed forces and others subject to it, and that its authority extends to places where the United States has jurisdiction over the person—such as overseas bases, ships, or other areas under U.S. control. Because of this broad reach, cases can be heard in locations beyond the continental United States, as long as U.S. jurisdiction applies. Other articles address punishment, civilian rights, or investigation responsibilities, not the overall reach of UCMJ authority.