An intimidating colonel in charge of the Guantanamo Bay military base, who sees his role as defending the country from enemies and has a clear, albeit rigid, moral worldview.

A dedicated lawyer facing the challenges of a patriarchal military environment, defined by her commitment to providing defendants with strong legal representation.

Kaffee's diligent counterpart and friend, who balances work with his personal life and believes strongly in giving all defendants a fair trial, even those he might personally dislike.

A young private in the Marines who is deeply connected to the institution for providing him with direction and a moral framework, despite the challenges it poses to his personal understanding of right and wrong.

A corporal in the Marines, known for his unwavering commitment to the Marine code of honor and for teaching these values to fellow Marine Louden Downey.

A captain in the Marines, initially committed to the institution, whose conscience is deeply affected by the circumstances surrounding a fellow Marine's death.