Closing arguments have wrapped up at an Auckland court martial - where a senior naval officer's pleaded Not Guilty to misconduct

They were charged with an act likely to prejudice service discipline.

It's alleged on overseas deployment in 2023, they encouraged a junior officer under their command to kiss them on the cheek.

Defence and Crown accounts have differed - with the accused denying it happened.

Both lawyers told the court this case is a question of witness credibility.

Court resumes tomorrow afternoon with the judge's summary.