military justice

Question 1

What publication covers Nonjudicial Punishment?

Answer 1

AR 27-10 Chapter 3

Question 2

Can an individual refuse an Article 15?

Answer 2

Yes, They have the right to demand a trial by court martial. (NOTE: When out at sea;
given persons DO NOT have the right to refuse an article 15)

Question 3

What kind of extra duty is an NCO given by an article 15?

Answer 3

Supervisory duty Only

Question 4

What does the acronym UCMJ stand for?

Answer 4

Uniform Code of Military Justice

Question 5

How many articles are there in the UCMJ?

Answer 5

There are 146 Articles in the UCMJ. There are also 12 sub-articles.

Question 6

What is a Field Grade Article 15?

Answer 6

An article 15 imposed by an O4 or above

Question 7

Who may impose an article 15?

Answer 7

Any commanding officer, including warrant officer exercising command.

Question 8

What does the UCMJ establish?

Answer 8

It declares what conduct is a crime, establishes the various types of courts and sets forth
the basic procedures to be followed in the administration of military justice.

Question 9

What are the three classifications of article 15s?

Answer 9

1. Summarized
2. Company grade
3. Field Grade

Question 10

What form is used to record Summarized article 15 proceedings?

Answer 10

DA Form 2627-1

Question 11

What are maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?

Answer 11

A. 14 day extra duty
14 day restriction
7 day correctional custody (E-3 and below)
7 day forfeiture of pay
1 grade reduction for E-4 and below
Oral or written letter of reprimand

Question 12

Who is the highest military court?

Answer 12

The court of military appeals

Question 13

Under what article is Non-Judicial Punishment imposed?

Answer 13

Article 15

Question 14

What rights are given to a Soldier under Article 31?

Answer 14

• The right to remain silent
• The right to demand trial
• The right to an attorney

Question 15

What are the two types of Nonjudicial Punishment that a Company / Battery Commander may impose?

Answer 15

1. Summary
2. Company Grade

Question 16

Is a Soldier allowed to request Trial by Court Martial if receiving a Summary Article 15?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Under a Summary Article 15 how long is normally given to the Soldier to decide if they choose to request trial by court martial?

Answer 17

Usually, 24 hours

Question 18

How long is a Soldier normally given to Appeal a Summary Article 15?

Answer 18

No longer than 5 days

Question 19

Can a Commander delegate the notification of Article 15 to authorize a commissioned officer or NCO?

Answer 19

Yes, as long as it is a SFC or above and provided such person in senior to the Soldier being notified (Usually 1SG or Acting 1SG)

Question 20

How many appeals can a Soldier make to an Article 15 hearing?

Answer 20

Only one appeal is permissible under UCMJ, Act. 15 proceedings