Military Justice Flashcards
Describe the need for a separate legal system for the military.
They are the issues of good order and discipline.
UCMJ holds up all over the world.
People can still be under punishment by the UCMJ even if there is no equivalent law.
Identify the rights in the Military Justice system
Right against self-incrimination
Right to Counsel
Right to reasonable search and seizures
Identify the methods used to maintain discipline
Administrative action
Non-judicial punishment
Judicial action
What is entailed in administrative action?
Verbal Counseling
Letter of discharge
Discharge
Who is involved with judicial action?
The court martial
Describe the purpose of non-judicial punishment
Encourage self-discipline, rather than having discipline imposed by superiors
Identify the three types of courts-martial.
Summary (wing)
Special (wing commander)
General (NAF CC)
Describe the functions of the Staff Judge Advocate and the Area Defense Counsel
Defend and advise Airmen on base
ADC - criminal
SJA - all legal matters
