美军将领将决定是否审判伯格达尔

The U.S. military has referred the investigation of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s 2009 disappearance from a base in Afghanistan to a General Courts Martial Convening Authority, to determine if he should be court martialed.

In a written statement Monday, the Army said the head of its Forces Command, General Mark Milley, will decide either to prosecute the case or take no further action.

The U.S. secured Bergdahl’s release last May in a prisoner exchange with the Taliban. Bergdahl was held captive in Afghanistan for five years.

Some who served with him said he first deserted the Army and then was taken captive by the Taliban.

Analysts say Bergdahl could face charges of desertion or being absent without leave.

If the case is not prosecuted, Bergdahl could be entitled to as much as $300,000 in back pay.

The Army said it does not comment on ongoing investigations.

美国陆军星期一发表书面声明说，陆军司令米莱将军将决定是否提出起诉，还是不再采取进一步行动。
 
美国5月与塔利班交换囚犯，被阿富汗塔利班关押了五年的伯格达尔获释回国。

伯格达尔的一些战友说， 他是开小差离开军队后被塔利班俘虏的。
分析人士说， 伯格达尔可能被控临阵逃脱和擅离职守。

如果军方决定不起诉，伯格达尔可领取多达30万美元的补发工资。

陆军表示不会对正在进行的调查发表评论。