Military Justice Flashcards
What article does Military Justice fall under?
AR 27-10
How many articles are in the UCMJ?
146 articles with 12 sub-articles (158 total)
Does a person have to accept and Article 15?
No, he or she has the right to demand a trial by court martial
Can an NCO be given extra duty by an Article 15?
Yes but only in a supervisory capacity
When was the UCMJ enacted?
The UCMJ replaced the Article of War in May 1950
What is a Field Grade Article 15?
An Article 15 imposed by an O4 or higher
Who many impose an Article 15?
Any Commanding officer, including a warrant officer exercising command
What does the UCMJ establish?
It declares what conduct is crime, establishes the carious types of courts and sets forth the basic procedures to be followed in the administration of military justice
What are the three classifications of Artilce 15’s
Summarized
Company Grade
Field Grade
What form is use to record summarized Article 15 proceedings?
DA Form 2627-1
What are articles 77-134 of the UCMJ known as?
Punitive Articles
What are the three types of Court Marital?
Summary
Special
General
What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?
a. 14 days extra duty
b. 14 days restriction
c. 7 days correctional custody (E3 and below)
d. 7 days forfeiture of pay
e. 1 grade reduction for E4 and below
f. Oral or written letter of reprimand
Who is the highest military court?
The court of military appeals
Under what article is non-judicial punnishment imposed?
Article 15
What rights are given to a soldier under article 31?
a. The right to remain silent
b. The right to demand trial
c. The right to an Attorney
What is the maximum punishment for a Field Grade Article 15?
a. 60 days restriction
b. 45 days extra duty
c. 1/2 pay for 2 months
d. 1 or more grade reduction for E4 and below
e. 1 grade reduction for E5 and E6
Name the five types of discharges
a. Honorable
b. General
c. Other than honorable
d. Bad Conduct
e. Dishonarable
What is the maximum punishment for a Company Grade Article 15?
a. 14 days extra duty
b. 14 days restriction
c. 7 days forfeiture of pay
d. 1 grade reduction for E4 and below
What is the maximum punishment for a Summarized Article 15?
a. 14 days extra duty
b. 14 days restriction
What os the statute of limitation for imposing nonjudicial punishment?
No more than 2 years after the offense
What are some exapmles of nonpunitive punishment?
a. Denial of pass or other privilege
b. counseling
c. Extra training
d. bar to reenlist
e. administrative reduction
f. Reclassification
