Military Justice Flashcards
What Army Regulation covers Military Justice?
AR 27-10
Do you have the right to demand trial by court martial?
Yes
How many Articles are there in the UCMJ?
146 Articles with 12 sub-articles
Who may be punished under the UCMJ?
All military personnel, including Warrant and Commissioned Officers with the exception of ROTC cadets.
Under what Article is Non-Judicial punishment imposed?
Article 15
Can a member of the Armed Forces accused of a civilian offense be delivered to civilian authorities?
Yes, upon request.
What is UCMJ?
Uniform Code of Military Justice.
To whom may an Article 15 be appealed to?
The next higher Commander in the chain of Command.
When was the UCMJ established?
May 1950
If a person accepts an Article 15, does he acknowledge guilt?
No
Who has the power to reduce a Soldier in grade?
The Promotion Authority
When offered an Article 15, does a person have the right to present a defense, call a witness or present a statement?
Yes
Can a Warrant Officer administer an Article 15?
Only if he or she is the Commander in charge of the individual.
What are the two classifications (or types) of Article 15?
Company and Field Grade
When can Special Court Martial convening authority impose a bad conduct discharge?
Only when a Military Judge is detailed to the Trial.
