Instructions

“With respect to deviations from the model instructions in the Benchbook, we note that the military judge was not required to follow literally the non-binding examples therein. SeeUnited States v. Bigelow, 57 M.J. 64, 67 (C.A.A.F. 2002).” 

United States v. Simpson, 58 M.J. 368, 378 (C.A.A.F. 2003).