Military Justice

Question 1

What AR covers military justice?

Answer 1

AR 27-10

Question 2

Does a person have to accept an article 15?

Answer 2

No, he or she has the right to demand a trial by court martial

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Supervisory duty only

Question 4

What is a Field Grade Article 15?

Answer 4

An article 15 imposed by a 04 or above

Question 5

Who may impose an article 15?

Answer 5

Any commanding officer, including a warrant officer exercising command

Question 6

What are the three classifications of article 15s?

Answer 6

1. Summarized
2. Company grade
3. Field grade

Question 7

What form is used to record Summarized Article 15 proceedings?

Answer 7

DA Form 2627-1

Question 8

Who is the highest military court?

Answer 8

The court of military appeals

Question 9

What is one circumstance when a Soldier does not have the right to refuse an Article 15 and
demand trail by court martial?

Answer 9

When aboard a Ship

Question 10

What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?

Answer 10

1. 14 day extra duty
2. 14 day restriction
3. 7 days correctional custody {E3 and below)
4. 7 days forfeiture of pay
5. 1 grade reduction for E4 and below
6. Oral or written letter of reprimand