Military Justice Flashcards
What AR covers military justice?
AR 27-10
Does a person have to accept an article 15?
No, he or she has the right to demand a trial by court martial
What kind of extra duty is an NCO given by an article 15?
Supervisory duty only
What is the UCMJ?
Uniform Code of Military Justice (the statute that prescribes criminal law for soldiers)
How many articles are there in the UCMJ?
There are 146 Articles in the UCMJ. There are also sub-articles which total 12, nested
within the UCMJ such as the following example: Article 106 deals with “Spies”, but
Article 106a Deals with “Espionage”. It would be more accurate to state a total of 158
Articles in the UCMJ (The 146 Articles + 12 Sub-articles = 158)
When was the UCMJ enacted?
1950, congress enacted the UCMJ, which was based upon and replaced the Articles of
War, which had been around in various forms since 1775
What is a Field Grade Article 15?
An article 15 imposed by an O4 or above
Who may impose an article 15?
Any commanding officer, including a warrant officer exercising command
What does the UCMJ establish?
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.
What are the three classifications of article 15s?
Summarized
Company grade
Field grade
What form is used to record Summarized Article 15 proceedings?
DA Form 2627-1
What are articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ known as?
Punitive Articles
What are 3 types of Court martial?
Summary
Special
General
What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?
14 Days extra duty 14 Days restriction 7 Days correctional custody (E3 and below) 7 Days forfeiture of pay 1 Grade Reduction for E4 and below Oral or written letter of reprimand
Who is the highest military court?
The court of military appeals