What is another word for drumhead court-martial?
Pronunciation: [dɹˈʌmhɛd kˈɔːtmˈɑːʃə͡l] (IPA) 
Drumhead court-martial is a term used to describe a military court that operates outside the normal procedures of justice. The term drumhead refers to the military practice of using a drum or other percussion instrument to signal the start and end of a trial. There are several synonyms for the term drumhead court-martial. They include field court-martial, summary court-martial, hasty court-martial, and snap court-martial. These terms all describe military courts that operate with limited due process and are often used in wartime situations where quick and decisive action is required. Regardless of the term used, these courts are controversial and raise serious concerns about the protection of individual rights and freedoms.
