Military justice Flashcards
What does UCMJ stand for?
Uniform code of military justice
What article in the UCMJ covers nonjudicial punishment?
Article 15
What are the 3 types of Article 15s?
- Summarized
- Company grade
- Field grade
How long after an incident can a company commander impose nonjudicial punishmen?
No longer than 2 years of the incidents occurance
How many articles are in the UCMJ?
146 Articles with 12 sub-article bringing it to 158
What is the maximum punishment for summarized article 15?
- Extra duties for 14 days
- Restriction for 14 days
- Oral reprimand or admonition
What form is use 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
- The right to a trial
What is the maximum punishment for a company grade article 15?
- 7 days correctional custody (PFC and below only)
- Restriction for 14 days
- Extra duties 14 days
- Reduction in grade by 1 (corporal and below)
- Forfeiture of 7 days pay
What year did UCMJ become law?
1951
What is the maximum punishment for a field grade article 15?
- Correctional custody for 30 days. (PFC and below only.)
- Restriction for 60 days
- 30 days arrest in quarters
- Extra duties for 45 days
- Reduction in grade by one or more (corporal and below)
- Reduction in grade by 1 (SGT/SSG only)
- Forfeiture of 1/2 months pay for 2 months
What are the three types of court marshals?
- Summary
- Special
- General
What is the highest military court?
The court of Military Appeals
Who may impose an Article 15?
Any commanding officer
What are the punitive articles?
Articles 77-134