AR 27-10 Military Justice

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This deck covers key concepts and facts about the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and related military justice procedures, including nonjudicial punishment and court-martial types.

What does UCMJ stand for?

The Uniform Code of Military Justice
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
What does UCMJ stand for?
The Uniform Code of Military Justice
What does MCM stand for?
Manual for Courts Martial
What does SCM stand for?
Summary Courts Martial
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What does GCM stand for?
General Court Martial
What article in the UCMJ covers nonjudicial punishment?
Article 15
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What are the three types of nonjudicial punishment (ARTICLE 15)?
Summarized Company Field Grade
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TermDefinition
What does UCMJ stand for?
The Uniform Code of Military Justice
What does MCM stand for?
Manual for Courts Martial
What does SCM stand for?
Summary Courts Martial
What does GCM stand for?
General Court Martial
What article in the UCMJ covers nonjudicial punishment?
Article 15
What are the three types of nonjudicial punishment (ARTICLE 15)?
Summarized Company Field Grade
How long after an incident can a company commander impose nonjudicial punishment?
Not more than 2 years from the date of the incident
How many articles are in the UCMJ?
146 ARTICLES WITH 12 SUB ARTICLES
What is the maximum punishment for a summary article 15?
1.Extra duties for 14 days 2.Restriction for 14 days 3.Oral reprimand or admonition
What form is used for Article 15’s?
DA form 2627
What are the rights given to soldiers under Article 31?
The right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, the right to a trial
What is the maximum punishment for a Company grade Article 15?
7 days correctional custody (PFC and below) 2.Restriction for 14 days 3.Extra duties for 14 days 4.Reduction in grade (e4 and below) 5.Forfeiture of 7 days pay
What is the year the UCMJ became law?
1951
What is the maximum punishment for a Field Grade Article 15?
Correctional custody for 30 das (pfc and below) Restriction for 60 days 30 days arrest in quarters Extra duties for 45 days 1 or more grades for e4 and below. 1 grade for e5,6 Forfeiture of 1/2 months pay for 2 months
What are the three types of court martial?
Summary, special, and general
What is the highest military court?
The court of military appeals
What are articles 77-134 known as?
Punitive Articles
Who may impose an Article 15?
Any commanding officer