ACRS Final Admin Flashcards
What is apprehension
Apprehension is the taking of a person into custody.
Apprehension equivalent
It is the equivalent of an ‘arrest’ in civilian terminology.
Apprehension must be based on _________
probable cause
Who can apprehend
Commissioned, warrant, petty, and noncommissioned officers and Military law enforcement officials.
When is it ok to apprehend officer
1 Noncommissioned and petty officers not performing law enforcement duties should not apprehend a commissioned officer unless directed to do so by a commissioned officer
2 In order to prevent disgrace to the service or
3 To prevent the escape of one who has committed a serious offense.
When does probable cause exist
there are reasonable grounds to believe that an offense has been or is being committed.
Can I apprehend someone subject to the code that takes part in a quarrel
Yes All commissioned, warrant, petty, and noncommissioned officers may also apprehend persons subject to the code who take part in quarrels, frays, or disorders, wherever they occur
How is apprehension made
An apprehension is made by clearly notifying the person to be apprehended that [he or she] is in custody. This notice should be given orally or in writing
Purpose of Military Law
promote justice
assist in maintaining good order and discipline in the armed forces
promote efficiency and effectiveness in the military establishment
strengthen the national security of the United States
Proper format for unit
He was assigned as commanding officer, Company A, 1st Battalion, 2d Marines on 8 November
are Commas omiited with short title
yes. The squadron departed MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, at 0200.
Hyphen not used when…..
hyphen should also not be used when listing ground units, hull designators for Navy ships, or when separating the names of an exercise from the year in which it occurred.
Acronyms will be introduced except when
Acronyms will not be used unless they are going to be used more than once in the same document.
Examples of retired
Master Gunnery Sergeant John P. Jones, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired
Master Gunnery Sergeant John P. Jones, USMC (Ret)
Military organizations
letters for companies and batteries; Arabic numerals for divisions, regiments, battalions, platoons, and squads; and Roman numerals for forces. Examples: 2d Force Service Support Group (2d FSSG) 6th Marines (6th Mar) 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (2d MAW) 22d Marine Expeditionary Unit (22d MEU) Alpha Company (Company A) I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF)
how to Identify Personnel
Sergeant John J. Keller 3096589299/0411 USMC
Is “Marine” always capitalized
Yes
Are operations all caps
No. Operations, exercises, geographic areas, or other activities with code names given to them, will not be written entirely in capitals but will have the first letter of all proper names capitalized. Exercise Bold Eagle, Ocean Venture, and Team Spirit, are several examples of this principle
Numbers rules
- A figure is used for a single number of 10 or more with the exception of the first word of the sentence.
- Numbers less than 10 should be spelled out.
- When 2 or more numbers appear in a sentence and 1 of them is 10 or larger, figures are used for each number.
- A unit of measurement, time, or money is always expressed in figures.
- Figures are used for serial numbers.
- Spell out numerals at the beginning of a sentence.
- Rephrase a sentence to avoid beginning with figures.
- A spelled out number should not be repeated in figures, except in legal documents
Text
Use 10- to 12-point font size for text. Times New Roman is the preferred font, however Courier New may be used for informal correspondence
Letterhead seal/placement/spacing
1-inch diameter DOD seal
centered on the fourth line from the top of the page
Abbreviations or punctuation will not be used in the address
Order for correspondence
Marine Corps Directives Management Program, MCO 5215.1K
SECNAV M-5216.5 Correspondence Manual 2015
Margins and font
Top, bottom, left, and right margins will be 1 inch on each page
For directives, headers will be 1 inch and footers are .5 inches
Standard Subject Identification Code (SSIC
If “in reply refer to” is not utilized, type the SSIC on the second line below the letterhead SSIC should start 2 inches or more from the right edge of the paper.
Originator’s Code
S4
Date
dated on the same day it is signed
3 digit month
7 Sep 15
Can FOUOU protect national security
No. FOUO should never be used as a classification to protect national security.
FOUO
Internal pages of the document shall be marked “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY” at the bottom if they contain FOUO.
From line
on second line under date
two spaces after colon
to line
below from
dont skip line
six spaces from colon
Via line spacing/order/
under the “To:” line. Five spaces follow the colon.
If two or more “Via” addressees are listed, they shall be numbered.
Follow the chain of command. Routing starts with the addressee listed first
Subject line font/acronyms
ALL CAPS
No acronyms
Repeat subject from previous letter think CI
Reference line usage/order/spacing
Only references that pertain directly to the subject at hand should be used.
References will be listed in the order they appear throughout the text.
Four spaces follow the colon
Ref: (a) SECNAV M-5510.36
Enclosure order/don’t/spacing
Arrange enclosures in the order they are found in the text
An item should never be listed in both the enclosure line and reference line of the same document
Three spaces follow the colon / one space after parenthesis
Encl: (1) After Action Report Dated 20 Feb 2015
Paragraphs second line
Begin all continuation lines on the left margin
Numbering paragraphs
if there is a paragraph 1a, there must be a paragraph 1b; if there is a paragraph 1a (1), there must be a paragraph 1a (2)
Rule on starting new paragraph and signature page
do not begin a paragraph at the bottom of a page unless there is sufficient space for at least two lines of text on that page and at least two lines of text that continue over to the next page. At least two lines of text must appear on a signature page preceding the signature.
Signature line spacing/placement/alignment
center of the page, beginning on the fourth line below the text
Copy to placement/
Type “Copy to:” beginning on the left margin on the second line under the signature line. Identify addressees by their SNDL short title and/or SNDL numbers.
Second third pages placement/margins/which line
Begin typing on the left margin on the sixth line from the top of the page, or under a margin set at 1-inch.
Page numbering 1st page/margin/punctuation
A single-page letter or the first page of a multiple-page letter will not be numbered.
Page numbers will appear 1/2 inch from the bottom edge, starting with page 2.
No punctuation is included with a page number.
purpose of an LOI
serves as a set of instructions to conduct official unit events where coordination is required between separate entities
Sections of LOI
Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration & Logistics, and Command & Signal (SMEAC)
Can an LOI be signed by Dir
Yes. LOI’s can be signed “Acting” or “By direction”
LOI – Mission?
Reason why the LOI was written
LOI – Execution has 3 parts – identify
Commanders intent and concept of operations and subordinate unit missions
LOI – Explain Commanders intent
Commanders personal expression of the purpose
LOI- Admin and Logisitics
Information regarding administrative action, logistical and supply details
LOI – Command and Signal
Command identifies who it applies to, identifies chain of command and where the chain of command is located
Signal
Contains signals, call signs brevity codes
what is the fourth amendment
he Constitution, through the Fourth Amendment, protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government
When is evidence not admissible
Evidence obtained as a result of an unlawful search or seizure made by a person acting in a governmental capacity is inadmissible against the accused if … the accused had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the person
Is evidence from inspection or inventory admissible
Yes. Evidence obtained from lawful inspections and inventories in the Armed Forces is admissible at trial
Can I seize unlawful weapons or contraband during inspection
An unlawful weapon, contraband, or other evidence of a crime discovered during a lawful inspection or inventory may be seized and is admissible with this rule
Define lawful inspection
An ‘inspection’ is an examination of the whole or part of a unit, organization, installation, vessel, aircraft, or vehicle … conducted as an incident of command the primary purpose of an inspection is to determine and ensure the security, military fitness, or good order and discipline
Purpose of an inspection
an examination to determine and to ensure that any or
that the command is properly equipped,
functioning properly,
maintaining proper standards of readiness,
sea or airworthiness,
sanitation and cleanliness;
and that personnel are present, fit, and ready for duty
Can an inspection ask for bodily fluids
Yes. n order to produce body fluids, such as urine, is permissible
Do I need a notice to conduct an inspection
No. Inspections may utilize any reasonable natural or technological aid and may be conducted with or without notice to those inspected
Can I use an inspection as a “search for Evidence”
No. An examination made for the primary purpose of obtaining evidence for use in a trial by court-martial or in other disciplinary proceedings is not an inspection
Can I use an inspection to locate and confiscate weapons or contraband.
Yes. An inspection may include an examination to locate and confiscate unlawful weapons and other contraband.
Define Lawful inventory
An ‘inventory’ is a reasonable examination, accounting, or other control measure used to account for or control property, assets, or other resources.
Can an inspection be used as subterfuge for a search
no
Define “search”
A quest for evidence
NJP is authorized by ____________
one of the forms of military justice authorized by Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, the UCMJ