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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:...
As a military personnel, you can request an administrative separation board (ASB) hearing when you are about to be involuntarily separated from the military. You are eligible for a hearing if you have served six or more years or your command is recommending an Other...
If you are a former military servicemember, you may have reason to approach the BCM/NR. This stands for the Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records. This is the body that oversees any request to alter or correct those records. Why might you want to do so? You...
In the military, discipline and accountability are core values that keep operations running smoothly. A service member failing to report for duty without proper authorization disrupts unit cohesion and readiness. This situation is formally known as being “absent...