Under what article is Non-judicial punishment imposed?

• A. Article 31
• B. Article 32
• C. Article 15
• D. Article 77

Answer: (C)

Non-judicial punishment is imposed under Article 15 of the UCMJ. This lets a commanding officer discipline service members for minor misconduct without a court-martial, making the process quicker and less formal. The punishment can include reductions in rank, extra duties, restrictions, forfeiture of pay, or a written reprimand, chosen based on the offense and the service member’s rank. It preserves the member’s rights by allowing consultation with a defense counsel and giving options to appeal or request trial by court-martial if desired.

Article 31 concerns rights during questioning about offenses, Article 32 governs the pretrial investigation into charges, and Article 77 provides definitions used in the UCMJ.