Intro to Military Justice Flashcards
Learn about UCMJ where to find it, when it was created, what it covers.
What is the UCMJ and where can it be found?
UCMJ is the Uniformed Services punitive guidelines. Signed into law in 1950. It can be found in the MCM (Manual for Courts Martials aka redbook)
What are the articles of UCMJ’s Purpose?
Promote good order and discipline as well as provide a uniform basis for the administration of justice for the armed forces.
categories
- Who we have jurisdiction over
- Types of Offenses
- Military Courts Set up
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What are the three things you need for Jurisdiction in the UCMJ?
- Person
- Offenses
- Location
Statues of Limitation
- NJP = 2 years
2. Court Martial = 5 Years
What article of UCMJ prevents the abuse of power?
Article 138
What article of UCMJ prohibits fraud and criminal conduct?
Article 132
What article of UCMJ covers actions to take against Adultery or Fraternization?
Article 134
What Article of UCMJ deals with conduct unbecoming of an officer?
Article 133
What Article of UCMJ deals with NJP or allows a CO to decide innocence or guilt of a member?
Article 15
What is the punitive article of UCMJ that deals with insubordination?
Article 91