Can Army officers get Article 15?
Can Army officers get Article 15?
Article 15s are supposed to be imposed for minor disciplinary problems only, but sometimes commanders will issue one to an officer or other high-ranking member of the military to prevent more severe punishment for serious disciplinary offenses.
Where to file Article 15 in the Army?
About Article 15. Company and Field Grade Article 15s can be filed in the soldier’s official military personnel file (OMPF). The commander in each case decides where to file the Article 15. An Article 15 in a soldier’s official records will affect promotions, clearances, and special assignments.
Why is a company grade Article 15 important?
(The grade of the commander imposing the Article 15 is important because it will determine the maximum punishment you could receive. If the officer is a CPT or below, it is a Company Grade Article 15; if he/she is a MAJ or above, you have been offered a Field Grade Article 15.) COMPANY GRADE FIELD GRADE
What are the different levels of Article 15?
Article 15s come in different levels: Summarized, Company Grade and Field Grade. They differ in two main respects: the severity of the punishment and in how the record of it can affect a soldier’s future in the Army. Article 15s can affect a soldier’s future.
Can a soldier turn down the Article 15 process?
The Article 15 process is not perfect, but it does provide a method for Soldier s to contest their guilt without having to fear permanent criminal repercussions if they are found guilty. There may be a case in which it is advisable to turn down an Article 15, but these cases are rare.
About Article 15. Company and Field Grade Article 15s can be filed in the soldier’s official military personnel file (OMPF). The commander in each case decides where to file the Article 15. An Article 15 in a soldier’s official records will affect promotions, clearances, and special assignments.
(The grade of the commander imposing the Article 15 is important because it will determine the maximum punishment you could receive. If the officer is a CPT or below, it is a Company Grade Article 15; if he/she is a MAJ or above, you have been offered a Field Grade Article 15.) COMPANY GRADE FIELD GRADE
Article 15s come in different levels: Summarized, Company Grade and Field Grade. They differ in two main respects: the severity of the punishment and in how the record of it can affect a soldier’s future in the Army. Article 15s can affect a soldier’s future.
When does a Commander offer an article 15 action?
When the service member is “offered” an Article 15 action, the commander is notifying the member that he or she believes the member has committed one or more offenses under the UCMJ. Additionally, he or she is presenting the member with a choice: whether or not to “accept” the Article 15.