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Army Study Guide
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07/08/2008

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Term
What AR covers military justice?
Definition
AR 27-10
Term
Does a person have to accept an article 15?
Definition
No, he or she has the right to demand a trial by court martial
Term
What kind of extra duty is an NCO given by an article 15?
Definition
Supervisory duty only
Term
What is the UCMJ?
Definition
Uniform Code of Military Justice (the statute that prescribes criminal law for soldiers)
Term
How many articles are there in the UCMJ?
Definition
There are 146 Articles in the UCMJ. There are also sub-articles which total 12, nested within the UCMJ such as the following example: Article 106 deals with "Spies", but Article 106a Deals with "Espionage". It would be more accurate to state a total of 158 Articles in the UCMJ (The 146 Articles + 12 Sub-articles = 158)
Term
When was the UCMJ enacted?
Definition
1950, congress enacted the UCMJ, which was based upon and replaced the Articles of War, which had been around in various forms since 1775
Term
What is a Field Grade Article 15?
Definition
An article 15 imposed by an O4 or above
Term
Who may impose an article 15?
Definition
Any commanding officer, including a warrant officer exercising command
Term
What does the UCMJ establish?
Definition
It declares what conduct is a crime, establishes the various types of courts and sets forth the basic procedures to be followed in the administration of military justice.
Term
What are the three classifications of article 15s?
Definition
Summarized
Company grade
Field grade
Term
What form is used to record Summarized Article 15 proceedings?
Definition
DA Form 2627-1
Term
What are articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ known as?
Definition
Punitive Articles
Term
What are 3 types of Court martial?
Definition
Summary
Special
General
Term
What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?
Definition
14 Days extra duty
14 Days restriction
7 Days correctional custody (E3 and below)
7 Days forfeiture of pay
1 Grade Reduction for E4 and below
Oral or written letter of reprimand
Term
Who is the highest military court?
Definition
The court of military appeals
Term
Under what article is Non-judicial punishment imposed?
Definition
Article 15
Term
Who makes up the court of military appeals?
Definition
The Court was originally composed of three civilian judges appointed by the President of the United States for a normal term of 15 years and confirmed by the Senate of the United States. However, effective October 1, 1990, Congress increased the membership on this Federal Court to five civilian judges, maintaining the original appointment and confirmation process. Except for ceremonial sessions and special hearing sessions held in various sections of the United States, the Court sits only in Washington, D.C.
Term
What is one circumstance when a soldier does not have the right to refuse an Article 15 and demand trial by court martial?
Definition
When aboard a ship
Term
What rights are given to a Soldier under Article 31?
Definition
The rights given to a Soldier under Article 31 are: the right to remain silent, the right to demand trial, and the right to an attorney
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