AR 27-10 Military Justice Flashcards
Which publication covers Military Justice?
AR 27-10
What does UCMJ stand for?
The Uniform Code of Military Justice
What article in the UCMJ covers non-judicial punishment?
Article 15
What are the three types of non-judicial punishment?
Summarized. Company grade. Field grade.
How long after an incident can a company commander impose nonjudicial punishment?
Not more than 2 years after the incident.
How many articles are in the UCMJ?
146 articles with 12 sub-articles.
What is the maximum punishment for a Summary Article 15?
Extra duties for 14 days. Restriction for 14 days. Oral reprimand.
What form is used for Article 15s?
DA form 2627
What are the rights given to soldiers under Article 31?
The right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to a trial.
What is the maximum punishment for a Company grade Article 15?
7 days correctional custody. Restriction for 14 days. Extra duties for 14 days. Reduction in grade E1-E4. Forfeiture of 7 days pay.
In what year did the UCMJ become law?
1951
What is the maximum punishment for a Field grade Article 15?
30 days correctional custody. Restriction for 60 days. 30 days arrest in quarters. Extra duties for 45 days. Reduction in grade E1-E6. Forfeiture of 14 days pay for 2 months.
What are the three types of court martial?
Summary, special, and general.
What is the highest military court?
The court of military appeals.
What are articles 77 through 134 known as?
Punitive articles.
Who may impose an Article 15?
Any commanding officer
Who may impose a Field grade Article 15?
Any O-4 or above.
Does a soldier have to accept an Article 15?
No, they have the right to demand a trial by court martial.
What are some examples of non-punitive measures?
Denial of passes and privileges. Counseling. Extra training. MOS reclass. Administrative reprimand. Reduction in grade. Bar to reenlistment.
Who is responsible for the supervision and administration of military justice in the Army?
The Judge Advocate General.
What is an Article 15?
A type of non-judicial punishment for minor offenses in which non-punitive measures are considered inadequate.
What is the aim of non-judicial punishment?
To correct, educate, and reform offenders.
What are the two types of procedures for the Article 15 process?
Summarized procedures. Formal procedures.
What are non-punitive measures?
Tools for teaching proper standers of conduct and performance, and do not constitute punishment.
Can a soldier be tried twice, under both UCMJ and civilian law?
yes
Pretending to be sick or injured is known as what?
Malingering
What are the 3 primary objectives of punishment?
Protect society against repetition of offense, reform the offender, and deter others from comiting offense
What are essential ingrediants of military justice?
Discretion, fairness, and sound judgement
Why may a commander use non-punitive measures?
Efficient way to punish, correct, and reform bad behavior.
