Block VI - Quality Force Management (QFM) Second Half Flashcards
What is the form used for NJP?
AF Form 3070, Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings
What are some tasks Paralegals will do regarding NJP Proceedings?
In essence, handle the process start to finish
Review evidence
Draft specifications and punishments
Coordinating appeals
Finalizing the AF Form 3070
maintaining AMJAMS
Where are all cases in Military Justice tracked?
AMJAMS
Automated Military Justice Analysis and Management System
What must paralegals use for every military justice action?
Checklists provided by JAJM.
They are located on FLITEKM
What else besides a proper checklist is essential for maintaining all relevant documents for NJP?
Case file
What are the contents of an NJP case file?
Evidence
G-series orders
Checklist
AF Form 3070 (once produced)
Record of Individual Personnel (RIP)
How many types of RIPs are there?
There are two
an AMJAMS RIP is ordered and used for NJP action
a Records Review Rip (RRR) is used when preparing administrative discharge action
Both are obtained through MPS
Explain proper procedural advice to CCs regarding nonjudicial punishment actions
Mbr must be under their command
Must be appointed on special orders
Punishment depends on rank of CC and rank of mbr
What is AFI 51-202?
Nonjudicial Punishment
What must CCs of HQs, squadrons, sections and detachments have before exercising NJP jurisdiction?
G-series orders
What are the governing directives for NJP?
Article 15, UCMJ
Part V, MCM
AFI 51-202, Nonjudicial Punishment
In a scenario environment verify sufficiency of available evidence for potential military justice actions in accordance with instructions (W/PC)
Verifying Sufficiency of Evidence
Is there enough evidence to support every element?
If no, why not?
Which article and subparagraph could be violated?
If the answer is “no” to question 1, which article and subparagraph could be violated if there were enough evidence?
What is the process after providing the CC procedural legal advice for Article 15s?
CC provides legal office w/ all evidence →
Paralegal reviews evidence/makes sufficiency of evidence determination. (Determines which article(s) could be violated using Part IV of MCM)→
Compare evidence to elements of identified article(s) for support →
legal office recommends COA to CC →
If CC chooses to proceed w/ NJP, paralegal creates case file and drafting appropriate specification(s), and opens case in AMJAMS
Legal office makes a recommended COA, but who has the final decision regarding disposition?
the mbrs CC
What is the standard of proof for NJP?
Preponderance of the evidence
Regarding NJP, what is a specification?
A plain, concise, and definite statement of the essential facts outlining the offense charged
What are general guidelines for writing a specification?
Written in second person
No abbreviations
Generic Terms
Include place of incident
Include dollar value
Choose parenthesis or brackets
Mandatory language
Is the text in parenthesis on a specification optional or mandatory?
Optional
If there are groups of brackets enclosing text in parentheses back-to-back, how many brackets must be chosen?
One, and the appropriate term(s) or phrase(s) are selected from the parentheses
Do all ranks use the same 3070 form?
No
AF Forms 3070A-C apply to Airman, NCOs and SNCOs respectively.
How do you know which 3070 to use?
It is based on the grade of the member when NJP is initiated.
Explain proper procedures in preparing an AF Form 3070 from offer to acceptance (PC/W)
Offered by CC→
Member has three duty days to: Accept Article 15 or Demand trial by court-martial
Member has the right to consult ADC free of charge or consult civilian counsel at their own expense →
Accepting NJP is a choice of forum, not an admission of guilt
If the member demands trial by court-martial, NJP actions stops and commander will consult legal
CC is required to inform mbr that the AF may recoup money for TA, special pay or bonuses if member is later discharged for misconduct when offering NJP
Within how long should the CC offer NJP of the date of discovery of offense?
21 calendar days
When is the discovery date?
The date when an investigative agency, such as OSI, SFOI, IG, etc, the legal office, CC, supervisor, or first sergeant become aware of an allegation. A subject has been ID’d, including when civ authorities make notification
Who make an appointment for the member to consult the ADC and lists it on the AF Form 3070 when offering NJP?
The CC
Who informs the member of their right to seek civilian counsel when offering NJP?
The members CC
What must happen if the member demands trial by court-martial?
The CC must stop NJP proceedings and seek legal advice.
If the member elects NJP, describe the process from there
Mbr has a right to make a personal appearance or submit written presentation to imposing CC. (referred to as matters in defense, extenuation, or mitigation).
In a scenario environment prepare punishment indorsements for Nonjudicial punishment actions in accordance with instructions (PC/W)
Verify the CC rank versus mbrs rank for what punishments can be imposed →
Ensure no limitations on combining punishments are reached per Part V MCM →
Ensure proper language for suspension(s) and other actions are added as needed →
Put punishments in AMJAMS, it is generated on Page 2 of 3070 and provide back to CC →
CC imposes punishment and informs mbr of right appeal w/in five calendar days and can submit written matters
When must written matters be submitted in regards to appealing NJP?
At the same time the member makes an appeal decision
What must the member be informed of regarding failure to respond w/in 5 calendar days?
It constitutes a waiver of their right to appeal
Can a CC allow for additional time for a member to submit their appeal response?
Yes, for a good cause and upon written application from the member.
Written request must be received w/in the 5 calendar day period.
What happens if a mbr refuses to acknowledge the punishment and their right to appeal?
CC annotates “member refused to acknowledge receipt of punishment and right to appeal” in item 5 on the AF Form 3070
Determine step-by-step procedures for processing appeals of NJP (PC/W)
If the mbr elects to appeal, it can be with or w/o written matters →
Appeals are submitted to the CC who imposed NJP →
Appeal is reviewed by the imposing CC.
The CC reviews written matters and considers everything and consults with the SJA
Can the member withdraw their appeal?
Yes, but only if the CC has no acted on their request
If the member elects not to appeal what happens?
The member annotates their choice on the AF Form 3070 in item 6a
the NJP process skips items 7 and 8 and continues w/ item 9
The imposing CC makes a UIF decision
Mbr acknowledges the CCs decision regarding a UIF
what are the appeal options for the imposing CC?
Grant in whole, Grant in Part or Deny the appeal
If the CC chooses to grant in whole the members appeal, what happens?
Imposing CC would initial block 7 of AF Form 3070 and legal office would create a continuation in block 14 w/ appropriate appeal language
What happens if the CC grants appeal in part?
The mbrs CC would initial in the appropriate block in item 7 of the AF Form 3070 and the legal office generates the appropriate appeal language in block 14
What happens if the members appeal is not granted in full?
Before forwarding to the appellate authority, imposing CC must
outline if the mbr has already served any portion of the punishment,
compiles all written materials that were considered and summary of any other info→.
The package must be forwarded to the legal office for legal review→
The legal office sends entire package to appellate authority
What happens if the imposing CC decides to deny the appeal?
CC initials appropriate block in item 7, forwards entire package to the SJA for legal review →
Legal office sends to appellate authority for their consideration
No additional language is required in item 14 for a denial
Is any additional language required in item 14 for a denial of an NJP appeal?
No
What are the appellate authorities options when considering an appeal?
Grant in whole, grant in part or deny
What can the appellate authority take action on?
Any request not already having been acted on
Where is the appellate authorities decision annotated?
Item 8 on the AF Form 3070
Any relief granted is annotated w/ appropriate language in item 14 as a continuation of item 8
What happens after the appellate authority makes a decision?
Package is returned to imposing CC →
CC makes UIF decision →
CC will inform mbr of appeal and UIF decision
What is remission in regards to NJP?
The cancellation of any unexecuted punishment
What is mitigation in regards to NJP?
A reduction in either the quality or quantity of punishment