The military courts of this state shall be constituted like, have cognizance of the same subjects as, and possess like powers as, except as to punishments, similar courts provided for by the laws and regulations governing the army of the United States and the proceedings of state military courts shall follow the forms and modes of procedure prescribed for similar federal military courts as far as applicable, except as otherwise provided in this title.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-13-132