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Non-judicial punishment (NJP) is a disciplinary measure for military personnel in the United States Armed Forces, authorized by Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). It permits commanders to impose various punishments without a court-martial, such as restriction, forfeiture of pay, reduction in rank, or admonition.
The UCMJ is the system of military justice of the U.S. armed forces, established by Congress in 1950 and amended by various laws. It covers the jurisdiction, courts-martial, and offenses of service members, and provides for review by the CAAF and the Supreme Court.
The Code of Conduct is a set of six articles that guide the behavior of U.S. military personnel in combat and captivity. It was established in 1955 after the Korean War and prohibits surrender, collaboration, and giving name, rank, service number, and date of birth to the enemy.
Sad Sack is a humorous character created by Sgt. George Baker during World War II, depicting the absurdities and humiliations of military life. The article covers the origin, publication, spin-offs, and litigation of Sad Sack in various media and languages.
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4402 MOS is the Military Occupational Specialty code for Marine Corps lawyers, who are also line officers and can serve in various legal and non-legal roles. Learn about the history, organization, prerequisites, and career progression of Marine Corps judge advocates.
The Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM) is the official guide to the conduct of courts-martial in the United States military. It contains the rules, evidence, elements, punishments and guidelines for military law, as well as historical and legal references.
Learn about the legal powers and functions of the convening authority in US military law, who decides on the disposition of cases and selects the members of a court-martial. Find out who can act as a convening authority for general, special, and summary courts-martial, and for the Guantanamo military commissions.