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Term
Who may administer punishment under Article 15?
Definition
Any commissioned officer or a warrant officer if in command
Term
Are there any circumstances under which an NCO is authorized to impose nonjudicial punishment?
Definition
No
Term
What is the purpose of an inspection?
Definition
To promote the health, welfare, and safety of the personnel in the unit
Term
What are the three types of courts-martial?
Definition
Summary, special, and general
Term
What article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) prohibits self-incrimination?
Definition
Article 31
Term
What is the highest military court?
Definition
The Court of Military Appeals
Term
When given a summarized Article 15, what rights does a service-member have?
Definition
Rights to a hearing, to call witnesses, and to appeal
Term
What is the one circumstance in which a service-member does not have the right to refuse an Article 15 and demand trial by courts-martial instead?
Definition
When the service-member is aboard a ship
Term
What are the purposes of nonjudicial punishment under Article 15?
Definition

To correct and reform soldiers, to preserve an offender’s record of service, and to dispose of minor infractions in a manner requiring less time and personnel than a trial by courts-martial

Term
What punishments can be given under a Summarized Article 15?
Definition
14 days restriction, 14 days extra duty, oral admonishment, and oral reprimand
Term
If given a Summarized Article 15, does the soldier have the right to consult a lawyer?
Definition
No
Term
Which article in the Manual for Courts-Martial gives an NCO his/her authority?
Definition
Article 91
Term
What is the maximum number of days a service-member may wait before registering an appeal concerning punishment under an Article 15?
Definition
Five
Term
When a service-member is reduced under Article 15, what is the effective date of reduction?
Definition
The date the commander imposed punishmen
Term
Can extra duty include duty similar to the conduct of a personal servant?
Definition
No
Term

Who may act on an appeal of an Article 15?

Definition
The next commander in the normal chain of command
Term
Is a reprimand an authorized punishment under Article 15?
Definition
Yes
Term
For how long can an Article 15 be displayed on the unit bulletin board?
Definition
Seven Days
Term
What is the purpose of the UCMJ?
Definition
  • Promotes good order
  • Discipline
  • Provides a basic for the administration of justice for the armed forces.
Term
To whom does the UCMJ apply?
Definition

Members of the regular or reserve component of the armed forces


Retired members of a regular component who are entitled to pay

Term
What is Article 86 of the UCMJ?
Definition
Absent without leave
Term
What is Article 91 of the UCMJ?
Definition

Insubordinate conduct toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer

Term
What are the rights of the accused at any preliminary investigation?
Definition
  • Purpose of the investigation
  • Right against self-incrimination
  • Charges under investigation
  • Identity of the accuser
  • Witnesses and other evidence
  • Present throughout the taking of evidence
  • Represented by counsel
  • Able to cross-examine witnesses
  • Anything in defense
  • Make a statement in any form
Term
Which article of the UCMJ covers acts of conspiracy?
Definition
Article 81
Term
Solicitation is the act of advising another to desert or to commit an act of misbehavior in front of the enemy.  Which article of the UCMJ covers solicitation?
Definition
Article 82
Term
Which article of the UCMJ covers desertion?
Definition
Article 85
Term
Which article of the UCMJ covers disrespect toward superior commissioned officers?
Definition
Article 89
Term
Which article of the UCMJ covers failure to obey orders or regulations?
Definition
Article 92
Term
Aiding, or attempting to aid, the enemy with arms, ammunition, supplies, money or other things is considered to be “aiding the enemy”.  It is also defined as harboring, protecting, or giving intelligence to or communicating or corresponding with the enemy.  Which article of the UCMJ covers aiding the enemy?
Definition

Article 104

Term
Acts of spying are punishable by death under UCMJ.  What article covers spying?
Definition
Article 106
Term
Which article of the UCMJ covers false official statements?
Definition
Article 107
Term
Which article of the UCMJ covers drunken or reckless driving?
Definition
Article 111
Term
Which article of the UCMJ covers drunk on duty?
Definition
Article 112
Term

Larceny and wrongful appropriation is defined as taking something from its rightful owner with the intention of keeping it permanently or temporarily.  Which article of the UCMJ covers larceny and wrongful appropriation?

              

Definition
Article 121
Term
Making, drawing, or uttering check, draft or order without sufficient funds (bouncing checks) is covered by which article of the UCMJ?
Definition
Article 123a
Term
.  Assault is defined as attempting or offering to do violence or bodily harm to another person.  The violence does not have to be consummated.  If dangerous weapons or grievous bodily harm are involved, it is called aggravated assault.  Which article of the UCMJ covers assault?
Definition
Article 128
Term
The general article of the UCMJ covers all disorders or neglects that affect good order and discipline.  Which article is the general article?
Definition
Article 134
Term
what is the AR for UCMJ
Definition
AR 10-7
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