Military justice Flashcards

1
Q

What does UCMJ stand for?

A

Uniform code of military justice

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2
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What article in the UCMJ covers nonjudicial punishment?

A

Article 15

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3
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What are the 3 types of Article 15s?

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  1. Summarized
  2. Company grade
  3. Field grade
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4
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How long after an incident can a company commander impose nonjudicial punishmen?

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No longer than 2 years of the incidents occurance

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5
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How many articles are in the UCMJ?

A

146 Articles with 12 sub-article bringing it to 158

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6
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What is the maximum punishment for summarized article 15?

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  1. Extra duties for 14 days
  2. Restriction for 14 days
  3. Oral reprimand or admonition
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7
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What form is use for article 15s?

A

DA form 2627

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8
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What are the rights given to soldiers under article 31?

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  1. The right to remain silent
  2. The right to an attorney
  3. The right to a trial
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9
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What is the maximum punishment for a company grade article 15?

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  1. 7 days correctional custody (PFC and below only)
  2. Restriction for 14 days
  3. Extra duties 14 days
  4. Reduction in grade by 1 (corporal and below)
  5. Forfeiture of 7 days pay
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10
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What year did UCMJ become law?

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1951

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11
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What is the maximum punishment for a field grade article 15?

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  1. Correctional custody for 30 days. (PFC and below only.)
  2. Restriction for 60 days
  3. 30 days arrest in quarters
  4. Extra duties for 45 days
  5. Reduction in grade by one or more (corporal and below)
  6. Reduction in grade by 1 (SGT/SSG only)
  7. Forfeiture of 1/2 months pay for 2 months
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12
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What are the three types of court marshals?

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  1. Summary
  2. Special
  3. General
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13
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What is the highest military court?

A

The court of Military Appeals

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14
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Who may impose an Article 15?

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Any commanding officer

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15
Q

What are the punitive articles?

A

Articles 77-134

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16
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Who may impose a field grade article 15?

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Any 0-4 or above