Military Justice

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Private-Level Questions

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What does UCMJ stand for?

Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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What article covers nonjudicial punishment?

Article 15.

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What is the aim of nonjudicial punishment?

To correct, educate, and reform offenders.

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Does a Soldier have to accept an Article 15?

No.

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How can a soldier reject an Article 15?

By demanding trial by court martial.

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What is misconduct?

Conduct that violates the UCMJ or regulations.

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What are minor offenses?

Those not of a nature to require trial by court-martial.

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What is clear injustice?

A punishment that has resulted in manifest unfairness.

Private Second Class-Level Questions

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Can NCOs impose an Article 15?

No.

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Why should commanders use nonpunitive measures first?

To further the efficiency of the command.

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Who may impose an Article 15?

Any commanding officer.

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Who may impose a Field Grade Article 15?

A commander in the grade of major or above.

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What does statute of limitations mean?

The amount of time after an offense where the soldier can still be punished for the offense.

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How should commanders deal with minor offenses?

Through prompt and appropriate action, including but not limited to counseling, training, and Article 15s.

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Can a Soldier be punished twice for the same offense?

No.

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Does a Soldier have the right to legal representation at an Article 15?

Yes, for formal proceedings.

Private First Class-Level Questions

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What does MCM stand for?

Manual for Courts-Martial.

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What does SCM stand for?

Summary Court-Martial.

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What does GCM stand for?

General Court-Martial.

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What rights are provided under Article 31?

No person may compel any person to incriminate himself or to answer any question the answer to which may tend to incriminate him.

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What are the three types of courts-martial?

Summary, Special, and General.

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What are Articles 77 through 134 called?

The punitive articles.

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What are the two kinds of Article 15 proceedings?

Summarized and formal.

Specialist-Level Questions

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When did the UCMJ become law?

1951

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How many articles are in the UCMJ?

146 and 12 sub articles.

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What form documents Article 15 proceedings?

DA Form 2627.

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What is the highest military court?

The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (which used to be called the Court of Military Appeals).

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What is one time a Soldier cannot refuse Article 15 and demand trial?

When embarked in a vessel.

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What is mitigation?

Reduction in either the quantity or quality of a punishment.

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What is remission?

Cancellation of any portion of an unexecuted punishment.

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What is setting aside?

Action that erases the punishment or its effects.

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What is restoration?

Return of rights, privileges, or property affected by punishment.

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What is vacation of suspended punishment?

The removal of the suspension and execution of the punishment.

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