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=US= Article 15 |
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Regulations Regarding Non-Judicial Punishment |
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=US= A15-1
Nonjudicial Punishment (NJP/Article 15/Captain’s Mast) is a form of military discipline that does not automatically lead to a court-martial/dishonorable discharge.
=US= A15-2
NJP is an official statement of misconduct presented to any member of the =US= that will be permanently apart of said member’s file.
=US= A15-3
NJP may be issued at the discretion of any branch Commanding Officer or Joint Chiefs of Staff Member.
=US= A15-4
Members issued a NJP will have 2 days to state their case to the issuer and provide evidence of their innocence.
=US= A15-5
Punishments attached to a NJP can be, but are not limited to, the following:
-Written warning
-1 rank demotion for 15-30 days
-Removal from leadership position
-7 Day Team Speak Ban
-Re-instruction – member will be Re-admitted into boot camp or other similar re-education course. At the end of which the member must pass an exam given by course instructor.
-Other form deemed fit by the issuer
=US= A15-6
After the member has met the time requirements (if any) of the issued punishment, a Hearing Board of JCS members (consisting of no less than 2 members of the rank O-7 or above, the accused’s CO, and 1 Enlisted JCS member) will meet to determine if:
-Accused should be re-instated to active duty, at original rank, without any other stipulations, or
-Accused will be re-instated to Active duty at reduced rank, loss of leadership position, and/or other stipulation the board feels necessary, or
-Accused has failed to meet the issued requirements for punishment and will be dishonorably discharged.
=US= A15-7
All NJP issuances will be made public on the forums to the rest of the clan so as they may learn from said mistakes.
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