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The time many people spend in the military is some of the most rewarding. For other people, the military can cause serious damage to the body. Many people leave military service before their terms of service are over because of serious medical conditions. Medical...
If you serve in the military and then receive a dishonorable discharge, you may lose access to your veterans’ benefits. A dishonorable discharge is a very severe decision by the military, and it can cut off access to benefits for both you and your family members. You...
There are potential benefits available to veterans after they have served in the Armed Forces. Many people who are concerned about the type of discharge they received or who want to adjust that status are concerned about protecting their own benefits for the future....
In some cases, service members accused of misconduct must undergo court-martial proceedings. Other times, they may be subject to non-judicial punishments. In scenarios where there have been issues with discipline or conduct, the chain of command may also recommend a...
If you commit a minor offense as a servicemember, you may face a non-judicial punishment (NJP). This is a punishment that any commander can impose without the intervention of a court-martial. NJP has several limitations. Other limitations that govern this process...
The military holds service members to a relatively high standard of conduct. Not only do they have to abide by all applicable state and federal statutes, but they also need to avoid any conduct that diminishes discipline within the military, damages the reputation of...
If you were discharged from the military, the reason for that discharge is very important. If you simply served your term and then retired, it may be an honorable discharge. But if you were made to leave the military for some reason, you could’ve been given a...
Military service members are held to a higher standard than most people. They have to adhere to strict behavioral standards as outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Regardless of which branch of the military they serve in, they have to avoid conduct...
Social media is part of daily life for most service members. However, what you post online can have consequences in terms of your career. In certain cases, posts made on personal accounts may lead to disciplinary action if they go against military rules or...
Non-judicial punishment (NJP) is one of the disciplinary measures used on military personnel. This type of disciplinary measure is used to address minor offenses and is imposed without the intervention of a court-martial. Here are two crucial things to know about NJP:...