The trial counsel to whom court-martial charges are referred for trial shall serve on the accused a copy of the charges on which trial is to be had. In time of peace, a person, against his objection, shall not be brought to trial or be required to participate by himself or counsel in a session called by the military judge under section 26-1039, subsection A, in a general court-martial case within a period of five days after the service of charges on him or in a special court-martial within a period of three days after the service of the charges on him.