Nonjudicial Punishment Flashcards
What Army Regulation covers Nonjudicial Punishment?
AR 27-10
What is UCMJ?
Uniform Code of Military Justice
How many articles are under UCMJ?
146 Articles and 12 sub-articles.
When was the UCMJ enacted?
- It replaced the “Articles of War”
Who may impose a Field Grade Article 15?
An officer in the grade of O4 (Major) and above.
What should be used to the fullest extent before resorting to Nonjudicial Punishment? (3-2)
Non-punitive measures.
What is Nonjudicial Punishment used for? (3-2)
o Correct, educate and reform offenders of the UCMJ
o Preserve a Soldier’s record of service from unnecessary stigma by record of court-martial conviction
o Further military efficiency by disposing of minor offenses in a manner requiring less time and personnel than trial by court-martial
Note: The third bullet can be referred to “solving the problem at the lowest level.” The Army is a big advocate for leaders pushing to solve issues at the lowest level in order to promote efficiency within the formation.
Under what article of UCMJ is Nonjudicial Punishment imposed?
Article 15.
Is a Soldier required to accept an Article 15? (3-18 d)
No. He or she has the right to demand a trial by court-martial.
Who may impose an Article 15?
Any commanding officer, including a warrant officer exercising command.
What are the three classifications of an Article 15?
Summarized, Company Grade, Field Grade.
What form is used to record Summarized Article 15 proceedings?
DA Form 2627-1.
Who is the highest military court?
The court of military appeals.
What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose? (3-19)
o 14 Days extra duty o 14 Days restriction o 7 Days forfeiture of pay o One grade of reduction for E4 and below o Oral or written letter of reprimand
What is the only circumstance in which a Soldier does not have the right to demand a trial by court-martial?
When aboard a ship.
