“ If the accused was found not guilty or not guilty only by reason of lack of mental responsibility of all offenses or if the convening authority, disapproved all findings of guilty, no review under this rule is required. ”

“ If it is impracticable to serve the recommendation on the accused for reasons including but not limited to the transfer of the accused to a distant place, the unauthorized absence of the accused, or military exigency, or if the accused so requests on the record at the court-martial or in writing, the accused's copy shall be forwarded to the accused's defense counsel. ”

“ The amendments made to Rule for Courts-Martial 905 and to Military Rule of Evidence 304 shall apply only in cases in which arraignment has been completed on or after April 1, 1990. The amendment made to Rule for Courts-Martial 1106 shall apply only in cases in which the sentence is adjudged on or after April 1, 1990. Nothing contained in these amendments shall be construed to make punishable any act done or omitted prior to April 1,1990, which was not punishable when done or omitted. ”