text: what are the rights of the accused in a us military court? as in when a us serviceman is being court-marshalled -also, does the burden of proof lye with the prosecution, as in a regular criminal court? rights do not change for uniformed personnel--all citizens of the united states have equal rights before the law.  burden of proof lies with prosecution, as always.  some noted rights include:  right to remain silent right to seek counsel right to waiver right to refrain from self-incrimination right to mistrial and appeal right to object  rights do not change, only the proceedings, which are done often in a magistrate format with a presiding officer judge--depending on the offense.