2006-06-14 02:04:11 · 6 answers · asked by cdfc 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't know about ucmj but in the Army I've seen guys get art. 15s for damage to gov. property for getting so sunburned on top of their head that they couldn't wear their hats.
2006-06-14 02:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-11 00:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several different grades of artile 15. Article 15 is basically a catch all. But, a field grade article would be given usually for criminal charges; i.e., drunken driving, theft, fraud, drug abuse, etc. This article can only be administered (read) by a Major or higher, stating the offense(s), and the punishment. E-4 and below can be reduced to E-1, E-5 and above can be reduced one pay grade, forfeiture of two months base pay (usually deducted in 1/2 month increments over a period of four months), confinemant for 30 days, restriction for 60 days, and extra duty for 45 days. Any or all of those things can happen. Good luck man!!
2006-06-14 02:25:31 · answer #3 · answered by mhcraftsman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen field grade art 15s for soldiers for drug use on two occasions, one for a UA NCO who took bottles home after a UA and didn't turn them in, one for an NCO who fell asleep on QRF duty (with other complicating factors), and two for a soldier and NCO who were conducting an "unprofessional relationship" (i.e. were having an affair). The decision to bring a matter to field grade usually centered on the seriousness of the offense, the rank of the individual committing the offense (I would expect better judgement from an NCO than from a soldier), and whether I thought the matter could be better handled at a lower level. In all cases the soldiers and NCOs who owned up to what they had done and took responsibility for their actions came off better than those that kept making excuses. If you are concerned about a matter that involves you getting an art 15 you will have the right to see TDS. They are the ones you should get your legal advice from, not so-called barracks lawyers who often do a soldier more harm than good with what they think they "know". You will get better info from them than you will off of Yahoo Answers :).
2006-06-14 03:49:08 · answer #4 · answered by Natasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a field grade 15 has to come from a Major or higher rank....
2006-06-14 02:23:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Disobeying a direct order. Abandonment of post.
Too many to list - you have something in mind?
2006-06-14 02:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by jgcii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋