UCMJ
The term "uniform" is used because - Answer the document applies
equally to the U.S. Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, and
Coast Guard.
Under the UCMJ, - Answer the U.S. Armed Forces can bring criminal
charges against personnel who violate military law.
DefinitionUCMJ, - Answer The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) contains the
basic criminal laws of the U.S. military.
Purpose - Answer (1) Promote justice.
(2) Assist in maintaining good order and discipline in the
armed forces.
(3) Promote efficiency and effectiveness in the military.
Article 2, Persons subject to this chapter--Persons are subject
to the UCMJ if they: - Answer (1) Are members of the regular armed forces. This
includes
recruits.
(2) Are awaiting discharge after an enlistment term has
expired.
(3) Have volunteered (from the time of muster or acceptance
into the armed forces).
(4) Have been inducted formally as a military service member.
(5) Are in the reserves.
(6) Are retired members who are entitled to receive pay.
(7) Are serving a sentence imposed by court-martial.
Article 3, Jurisdiction to try certain personnel - Answer (1) All persons subject to Article
2 of the UCMJ can be tried
by the armed forces.
(2) A person may be tried by court-martial, even after leaving
the service, for offenses committed while under the UCMJ.ya
Rights of Service Members According to the Uniform Code of Military
Justice (UCMJ); jsc - Answer ...
Certain UCMJ articles must be explained to each enlisted
member: - Answer (a) Within 14 days of initial entrance to active duty.
(b) After completing six months of active duty.
(c) Upon reenlistment.ý
, Service members have the right to see a copy of the UCMJ.¬AÈ€§¤ - Answer (a) Will
be made available to any service member for
review upon their request.
(b) If you want to see the UCMJ while at RTC, ask your
Recruit Division Commander (RDC).
Article 138, Complaints of wrongs£ - Answer (1) Service members who believe they
have been wronged by their
Commanding Officer have the right to file a complaint.
(2) If the Commanding Officer does not act to correct a
wrongful situation, the service member may complain to any
superior commissioned officer.ãl
Article 139, Redress of injuries to propertynnel - Answer (1) If anyone's personal
property is willfully damaged or
stolen by another member(s) of the armed services, the Navy
may reimburse the victim even if those responsible are not
found.
(2) Complaints are made to the CO.g=
Meanings of the Punitive Articles of the UCMJ - Answer a. Articles 77 through 134 are
the Punitive Articles of the UCMJ.
b. Most of the offenses similar to civilian law, such as rape,
robbery, and forgery, are serious offenses. Sailors can be courtmartialed
and sentenced to the brig for committing these crimes.
c. Some of the offenses for which sailors can be court-martialed are
strictly military; for example, insubordinate conduct, missing
movement, and mutiny.
Article 92, Failure to obey order or regulationl - Answer Any person is punishable under
the UCMJ who violates
or fails to obey any lawful order or regulation.
Lawful orders - Answer a Must be given by competent authority.
b Require the performance of military duty.
c Must accomplish a military mission.
d Must promote the morale, discipline, and
usefulness of members of the command.
e Must be directly connected with the
maintenance of good order.7789802
Unlawful orders could - Answer a Direct the commission of a crime.
b Interfere with the private rights or
personal affairs of others.
c Conflict with human rights that were
granted by law.
The term "uniform" is used because - Answer the document applies
equally to the U.S. Navy, Marines, Army, Air Force, and
Coast Guard.
Under the UCMJ, - Answer the U.S. Armed Forces can bring criminal
charges against personnel who violate military law.
DefinitionUCMJ, - Answer The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) contains the
basic criminal laws of the U.S. military.
Purpose - Answer (1) Promote justice.
(2) Assist in maintaining good order and discipline in the
armed forces.
(3) Promote efficiency and effectiveness in the military.
Article 2, Persons subject to this chapter--Persons are subject
to the UCMJ if they: - Answer (1) Are members of the regular armed forces. This
includes
recruits.
(2) Are awaiting discharge after an enlistment term has
expired.
(3) Have volunteered (from the time of muster or acceptance
into the armed forces).
(4) Have been inducted formally as a military service member.
(5) Are in the reserves.
(6) Are retired members who are entitled to receive pay.
(7) Are serving a sentence imposed by court-martial.
Article 3, Jurisdiction to try certain personnel - Answer (1) All persons subject to Article
2 of the UCMJ can be tried
by the armed forces.
(2) A person may be tried by court-martial, even after leaving
the service, for offenses committed while under the UCMJ.ya
Rights of Service Members According to the Uniform Code of Military
Justice (UCMJ); jsc - Answer ...
Certain UCMJ articles must be explained to each enlisted
member: - Answer (a) Within 14 days of initial entrance to active duty.
(b) After completing six months of active duty.
(c) Upon reenlistment.ý
, Service members have the right to see a copy of the UCMJ.¬AÈ€§¤ - Answer (a) Will
be made available to any service member for
review upon their request.
(b) If you want to see the UCMJ while at RTC, ask your
Recruit Division Commander (RDC).
Article 138, Complaints of wrongs£ - Answer (1) Service members who believe they
have been wronged by their
Commanding Officer have the right to file a complaint.
(2) If the Commanding Officer does not act to correct a
wrongful situation, the service member may complain to any
superior commissioned officer.ãl
Article 139, Redress of injuries to propertynnel - Answer (1) If anyone's personal
property is willfully damaged or
stolen by another member(s) of the armed services, the Navy
may reimburse the victim even if those responsible are not
found.
(2) Complaints are made to the CO.g=
Meanings of the Punitive Articles of the UCMJ - Answer a. Articles 77 through 134 are
the Punitive Articles of the UCMJ.
b. Most of the offenses similar to civilian law, such as rape,
robbery, and forgery, are serious offenses. Sailors can be courtmartialed
and sentenced to the brig for committing these crimes.
c. Some of the offenses for which sailors can be court-martialed are
strictly military; for example, insubordinate conduct, missing
movement, and mutiny.
Article 92, Failure to obey order or regulationl - Answer Any person is punishable under
the UCMJ who violates
or fails to obey any lawful order or regulation.
Lawful orders - Answer a Must be given by competent authority.
b Require the performance of military duty.
c Must accomplish a military mission.
d Must promote the morale, discipline, and
usefulness of members of the command.
e Must be directly connected with the
maintenance of good order.7789802
Unlawful orders could - Answer a Direct the commission of a crime.
b Interfere with the private rights or
personal affairs of others.
c Conflict with human rights that were
granted by law.
