; (B) statements regarding criminal activity or a particular criminal offense that do not advocate a particular disposition, or a particular court-martial finding, or sentence; or (C) statements and instructions given in open court by the military judge or counsel. (5) (A) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (3), but subject to subparagraph (B)— (i) a superior convening authority or officer may generally discuss matters to consider regarding the disposition of alleged violations of this chapter with a subordinate convening authority or officer; and (ii) a subordinate convening authority or officer may seek advice from a superior convening authority or officer regarding the disposition of an alleged offense under this chapter. (B) No superior convening authority or officer may direct a subordinate convening authority or officer to make a particular disposition in a specific case or otherwise substitute the discretion of such authority or such officer for that of the subordinate convening authority or officer. ; (3) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking to be advanced, in grade and inserting to be advanced in grade ; and (B) by striking accused before a court-martial and inserting person in a court-martial proceeding