5911 - Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence.

     § 5911.  Execution of sentence; suspension of sentence.        (a)  Approval of certain sentences by Governor.--No sentence     extending to the dismissal of a commissioned officer or     dishonorable discharge or bad-conduct discharge shall be     executed until approved by the Governor. He shall approve the     sentence or such part, amount, or commuted form of the sentence     as he sees fit, and may suspend the execution of the sentence or     any part of the sentence, as approved by him.        (b)  Authority of convening authority.--All other court-     martial sentences, unless suspended, may be ordered executed by     the convening authority when approved by him. The convening     authority may suspend the execution of any sentence.