§ 856a. Art. 56a. Sentence of confinement for life without eligibility for parole
(a)
For any offense for which a sentence of confinement for life may be adjudged, a court-martial may adjudge a sentence of confinement for life without eligibility for parole.
(b)
An accused who is sentenced to confinement for life without eligibility for parole shall be confined for the remainder of the accused’s life unless—
(1)
the sentence is set aside or otherwise modified as a result of—
(A)
action taken by the convening authority, the Secretary concerned, or another person authorized to act under section
860 of this title (article 60); or