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When a soldier is accused of being AWOL, they could face a court martial. This can have severe ramifications, both for their freedom and for their career in the military. AWOL simply means that a person is “absent without leave.” Being a soldier is not like having a...
A key component of the military justice system is the court-martial, which is a legal process used to try servicemembers for alleged violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). However, courts-martial come in three different varieties: General, special...
A military fitness report is a consequential evaluation tool used to assess a servicemember’s performance, leadership abilities and overall suitability for promotion within the armed forces. These reports, often referred to as "FitReps," "EPRs" (Enlisted Performance...
In the context of an officer’s separation from the military, “substandard performance of duty” can have devastating repercussions on their future – both personally and professionally. If an officer receives any discharge other than honorable – including a general...
Many people enlist in the military and finish their time successfully. Those individuals will likely receive an honorable discharge. For some people, things happen and they aren’t able to finish their enlistment term, so they may receive a different type of...
Getting arraigned before a court-martial can be a life-altering experience, as it involves facing serious charges within the military justice system. Convictions may be appealed through various avenues to seek a review of the case and potentially overturn the verdict....
Many members of the military get an honorable discharge. They haven’t done anything wrong, but they simply can’t be in the military anymore. Someone could suffer physical injuries in combat, for example. They can no longer perform their job as a soldier, but it’s...
In the realm of military law, an other than honorable discharge (OTH) is one of the most severe forms of separation from the armed forces. It carries significant consequences, potentially impacting veterans' self-esteem and blocking access to much-needed benefits. The...
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is the cornerstone of military law in the United States, outlining legal standards and procedures for personnel across all branches of the armed forces. Violation of the UCMJ can result in a court-martial, which, depending...
A general court-martial is the most serious type of military tribunal, reserved for the gravest offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). For example, desertion, military espionage and crimes of violence commonly result in these proceedings. If you...