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
How many articles are there in the UCMJ?
There are 146 Articles in the UCMJ and 12 sub articles totaling 158 articles
When was the UCMJ enacted?
1950
What is a field grade article 15?
An article 15 imposed by an 04 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 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
