WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR ARTICLE 15 CHARGES?

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) provides military commanders with a tool for maintaining discipline, and gives them the authority to impose non-judicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15 for minor offenses. Article 15 hearings, as they are known in the Air Force and Army, are also known as Captain’s Mast in the Coast Guard and Navy, and … Read more