Overview of Military Justice and UCMJ Articles

what does UCMJ stand for

Uniform Code of Military Justice

Why should commanders use non-punitive measures to the fullest extent?

To further the efficiency of command before resorting to non-judicial punishment

what is an Article 15, UCMJ

Non judicial punishment used for minor offenses imposed on military members

what is the Aim for non judicial punishment

Correct, preserve, and further

Who may impose an article 15?

Any commanding officer

Do you have to accept an article 15?

NO, you have the right to demand trial by court martial.

What are two officer categories that determine maximum punishment imposed under an article 15 for enlisted

Company grade (O-3 and below) and Field grade (O-4 to O-6)

2 types of proceedings

Summarized and Formal

what are the Maximum punishments under summarized proceedings

14 days extra duty, 14 days restriction on post, oral reprimand or any combination.

Difference between company and field grade article 15

Maximum authorized punishment

what are 3 Types of court martial

Summary, special and general

3 types of non judicial punishment

Summary, company and field grade

How many articles are in UCMJ

146 articles and 12 sub articles

what Form used for an article 15

DA Form 2627

what is Max punishment for field grade article 15

45 days extra duty, 45 days restriction on post, 30 day arrest in quarters, 1 or more demotion, ½ months pay for 2 months.