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?
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What are 3/3 reasons that non-judicial punishment should be imposed?
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What is non-judicial punishment used to correct?
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What does misconduct in violation of the UCMJ usually result from?
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What are non-punitive measures?
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What is one of the most effective non-punitive measures available to a commander?
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What does SCM stand for?
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What does GCM stand for?
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What are two types of non-judicial punishment that a company commander may impose?
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What is the maximum punishment for a summary Article 15?
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How long can a punishment be suspended for summarized Article 15's?
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What is the form used for Article 15's?
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What are the different types of punishment authorized under the UCMJ, Art 15?
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What are the authorized punishments under a company level UCMJ, Art 15?
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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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