AR 27-10 Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What publication covers non-judicial punishment?

AR 27-10 Chapter 3

What does UCMJ stand for?

Uniformed Code of Military Justice

What are 1/3 reasons that non-judicial punishment should be imposed?

Correct, educate, and reform offenders whom the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures

What are 2/3 reasons that non-judicial punishment should be imposed?

Preserve a soldier's record of service from unnecessary stigma by record of court martial conviction Signup and view all the answers

What are 3/3 reasons that non-judicial punishment should be imposed?

Further military efficiency by disposing of minor offenses in a manner requiring less time and personnel than trial Signup and view all the answers

What is non-judicial punishment used to correct?

Misconduct in violation of the UCMJ Signup and view all the answers

What does misconduct in violation of the UCMJ usually result from?

Intentional disregard of, or failure to comply with prescribed standards of military conduct Signup and view all the answers

What are non-punitive measures?

Tools for teaching proper standards of conduct and performance and do not constitute punishment Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most effective non-punitive measures available to a commander?

Extra training instruction Signup and view all the answers

What does SCM stand for?

Summary Court Martial Signup and view all the answers

What does GCM stand for?

General Court Martial Signup and view all the answers

What are two types of non-judicial punishment that a company commander may impose?

Summary or company grade Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum punishment for a summary Article 15?

Extra duty for 14 days, restriction for 14 days, oral reprimand, or any combination of the first three Signup and view all the answers

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

No more than 3 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the form used for Article 15's?

DA form 2627 Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of punishment authorized under the UCMJ, Art 15?

Company level, field grade and higher Signup and view all the answers

What are the authorized punishments under a company level UCMJ, Art 15?

Correctional custody, confinement on bread and water or diminished rations for PFC and below, restriction: 14 days, extra duties: 14 days, reduction in grade: 1 grade, forfeiture of pay: 7 days Signup and view all the answers

What are the authorized punishments under a field grade or higher UCMJ, Art 15?

Correctional custody for PFC and below, confinement on bread and water or diminished rations (PFC and below), restrictions for 60 days, arrest in quarters, extra duties for 45 days, reduction in grade for E4 and below, and forfeiture of pay for 2 months Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Non-Judicial Punishment Overview

Non-judicial punishment is outlined in AR 27-10 Chapter 3.
UCMJ stands for Uniformed Code of Military Justice.

Rationale for Non-Judicial Punishment

Aims to correct, educate, and reform offenders unsuitable for less severe measures.
Helps preserve soldiers' service records from negative court-martial convictions.
Enhances military efficiency by addressing minor offenses without lengthy trials.

Misconduct and Non-Punitive Measures

Non-judicial punishment addresses misconduct that violates UCMJ.
Misconduct typically arises from intentional disregard for military conduct standards.
Non-punitive measures serve as educational tools and are not considered punishments.
Extra training instruction is identified as one of the most effective non-punitive measures.

Court Martial Types

SCM refers to Summary Court Martial.
GCM refers to General Court Martial.

Types of Non-Judicial Punishment

Company commanders can impose either summary or company-grade non-judicial punishment.

Summary Article 15 Maximum Punishments

Maximum penalties include:
- Extra duty for up to 14 days.
- Restriction for 14 days.
- Oral reprimand.
- Any combination of the above.

Suspension and Documentation

Punishment for Summary Article 15s can be suspended for no more than three months.
Article 15 punishments are documented using DA form 2627.

UCMJ Article 15 Authorized Punishments

Punishments vary by level: company level, field grade, and higher.

Company Level UCMJ, Article 15 Authorized Punishments

Punishments include:
- Correctional custody.
- Confinement on bread and water (only for PFC and below).
- 14 days restriction.
- 14 days extra duties.
- Reduction in grade by one.
- Forfeiture of pay for 7 days.

Field Grade or Higher UCMJ, Article 15 Authorized Punishments

Punishments may include:
- Correctional custody (PFC and below).
- Confinement on bread and water (PFC and below).
- 60-day restrictions.
- Arrest in quarters.
- 45 days of extra duties.
- Grade reduction (more than one for E4 and below; one grade for E5 and E6).
- Forfeiture of half a month’s pay for two months.
- Combinations or apportionments of the above punishments.

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