Military Justice AR 27-10

Question 1

What does AR 27-10 CH 3 cover?

Answer 1

UCMJ Non Judicial Punishment

Question 2

What does UCMJ stand for?

Answer 2

Uniformed Code Of Military Justice

Question 3

What is non judicial punishment used to correct?

Answer 3

Misconduct in violation of UCMJ

Question 4

What is the most effective non punitive measures available to the commander?

Answer 4

Extra Training or instruction

Question 5

Can a BDE or BN commander issue regulations, orders, or so called “guides” that either directly or indirectly suggest to subordinate commanders impose UCMJ for certain offenses?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Who can NJP May be imposed on?

Answer 6

Any military

Question 7

What does SCM stand for?

Answer 7

Summary Court Martial

Question 8

What does GCM stand for?

Answer 8

General Court Martial

Question 9

Can a commander issue multiple punishments for a solider under UCMJ?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What are 2 types of NJP that a battery commander may impose?

Answer 10

Summary and Company grade Article 15

Question 11

What is the maximum punishment for a summary article 15?

Answer 11

1. Extra duty for 14 days
2. 14 Days of Restriction
3. Oral reprimand or demotion
4. All of the above

Question 12

Is the soldier allowed to consult defense if receiving a summary article 15?

Answer 12

No

Question 13

Is a soldier allowed to demand trial by court martial if receiving a summary article 15?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

Can the punishment be made public and put out at formation?

Answer 14

Yes, when the appeal is completed

Question 15

Can an article 15 be published on bulletin boards?

Answer 15

Yes after the SSN is removed

Question 16

What is mitigation?

Answer 16

Reduction is quantity or quality of punishment

Question 17

What is the form used for article 15s?

Answer 17

DA Form 2627

Question 18

Who may request the transfer of record NJP from the performance section of their OMPF to the restricted section?

Answer 18

SGT and above

Question 19

Can a commander delegate the notification of an article 15 to authorize a commissioned officer or NCO?

Answer 19

Yes, as long as it’s a SFC or above and as long as the person is senior to the soldier being notified

Question 20

Who should the NCO performing the notification normally be?

Answer 20

1SG or senior NCO of the organization

Question 21

Does the soldier have a right to counsel if it’s a company or higher article 15?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

How long will a soldier be given to consult with counsel?

Answer 22

Normally 48 hours unless the proves difficult at the duty station where legal would advise the commander of the time frame

Question 23

Who are commanders encouraged to consult prior to giving punishment under UCMJ?

Answer 23

Their NCOs

Question 24

Can the punishment be put out in formation?

Answer 24

Yes after the appeal is completed

Question 25

What is the purpose of announcing or posting Article 15’s?

Answer 25

To preclude perceptions of unfairness of punishment and to deter similar misconduct by other soldiers

Question 26

How long is a soldier given to appeal an article 15?

Answer 26

Normally no longer than 5 days

Question 27

How long after an incident can NJP be imposed?

Answer 27

No more than 2 years before the date of imposition

Question 28

When NJP has been imposed for an offense can punishment be imposed again for the same offense under UCMJ Article 15?

Answer 28

No, once NJP has been imposed it may not be increased upon appeal or otherwise

Question 29

Can a commander issue multiple punishments to a soldier under UCMJ?

Answer 29

No, there will not be multiple punishments

Question 30

What does punishment is suspended mean?

Answer 30

The punishment is on a probation period where the soldier may show that they deserve remission of remaining punishment

Question 31

How long can a punishment be suspended for summarized article 15s?

Answer 31

No more than 3 months

Question 32

What is mitigation?

Answer 32

Reduction in quality or quantity of a punishment

Question 33

What form is used for article 15s?

Answer 33

DA Form 2627

Question 34

Who may request the transfer of record of NJP from the performance section of their OMPF to the restricted section?

Answer 34

SGT and above