AR 27-10 - Chapter 3 - UCMJ Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What AR covers military justice?

AR 27-10

Does a person have to accept an article 15?

False

What kind of extra duty is an NCO given by an article 15?

Supervisory duty only

What is the UCMJ?

Uniform Code of Military Justice Signup and view all the answers

How many articles are there in the UCMJ?

158 Signup and view all the answers

When was the UCMJ enacted?

1950 Signup and view all the answers

What is a Field Grade Article 15?

An article 15 imposed by an O4 or above Signup and view all the answers

Who may impose an article 15?

Any commanding officer Signup and view all the answers

What does the UCMJ establish?

It declares what conduct is a crime and sets forth basic procedures for military justice Signup and view all the answers

What are the three classifications of article 15s?

Summarized, Company grade, Field grade Signup and view all the answers

What form is used to record Summarized Article 15 proceedings?

DA Form 2627-1 Signup and view all the answers

What are articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ known as?

Punitive Articles Signup and view all the answers

Who is the highest military court?

The court of military appeals Signup and view all the answers

Under what article is Non-judicial punishment imposed?

Article 15 Signup and view all the answers

What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?

14 days extra duty, 14 days restriction, 7 days correctional custody, 7 days forfeiture of pay, one grade reduction for E4 and below, oral or written letter of reprimand Signup and view all the answers

What is one circumstance when a Soldier does not have the right to refuse an Article 15 and demand trial by court martial?

When aboard a ship Signup and view all the answers

What rights are given to a Soldier under Article 31?

The right to remain silent, the right to demand trial, the right to an attorney Signup and view all the answers

What are three types of Court martial?

Summary, Special, General Signup and view all the answers

What is extra training or instruction and when is it used?

Training that relates directly to observed deficiencies and corrects them, used for substandard duty performance Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of extra training or instruction.

A Soldier who fails to maintain proper attire may be required to attend classes on the wearing of the uniform Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Military Justice Overview

AR 27-10 outlines military justice procedures.
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a statute prescribing criminal law for Soldiers.

Article 15 and Non-Judicial Punishment

Service members have the right to refuse an Article 15 and request a court martial.
Article 15 results in supervisory extra duty for Soldiers.
Non-judicial punishment is issued under Article 15 by commanding officers, including warrant officers.

Structure of UCMJ

UCMJ consists of 146 Articles, along with 12 sub-articles, totaling 158 Articles.
Enacted by Congress in 1950, UCMJ replaced the Articles of War established since 1775.
Article 31 grants Soldiers rights, including the right to remain silent and to demand trial.

Types of Article 15

There are three classifications of Article 15s: Summarized, Company grade, and Field grade (imposed by officers of rank O4 or higher).
DA Form 2627-1 is used to document Summarized Article 15 proceedings.

Punishments and Courts

Company commanders may impose limited punishments such as 14 days extra duty and letter reprimands.
Non-judicial punishment cannot be refused by a Soldier when on board a ship.
Types of court martial include Summary, Special, and General.

Rights and Legal Proceedings

The highest military court is the Court of Military Appeals.
Articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ are designated as Punitive Articles.

Training and Instruction

Extra training is provided to correct duty performance deficiencies and can occur outside regular hours.
Example: A Soldier failing uniform standards may receive training on proper attire and inspections until compliance is achieved.

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Test your knowledge of the Uniform Code of Military Justice with these flashcards based on AR 27-10, Chapter 3. Each card challenges you with questions about military justice, articles, and responsibilities in the armed forces. Perfect for law and military personnel or anyone looking to understand military justice better.