Military Justice Flashcards
What kind of extra duty is an NCO given by an article 15?
Supervisory duty only
Does a person have to accept an article 15?
No, they have the right to demand a trial by court martial.
What is UCMJ
It is what prescribes criminal law for Soldiers.
How many articles are in the UCMJ?
There are 146 Articles in the UCMJ with 12 sub articles.
When was the UCMJ enacted?
In 1950 replacing the Articles of War
What does the UCMJ establish?
It establishes what conduct is a crime and the procedures to be followed in the administration of military justice.
What is a Field Grade Article 15?
An article 15 imposed by an O4 or above.
What are three classifications of article 15s?
Summarized
Company Grade
Field Grade
What are 3 types of court martial?
Summary
Special
General
What are articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ known as?
Punitive Articles
Who is the highest military court?
The court of military appeals
What are the maximum punishments that company commanders can impose?
14 days extra duty and restriction
7 days correctional custody and forfeiture of pay
1 grade reduction for E4 and below
Oral or written letter of reprimand
Under what article is Non Judicial punishment imposed?
Article 15
When can a soldier not refuse an article 15 and demand trial by court martial?
When aboard a ship.
What rights are given to a soldier under article 31?
The right to remain silent. The right to demand trial. The Right to an attorney.
