The Judge's Bench: September UCMJ actions

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  • 7th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  The following airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 during the month of September:

A 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for failure to go and underage drinking. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman, restriction to the limits of Dyess AFB for 30 days, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

A 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty (failed to refrain from watching pornographic videos on a government computer). Punishment consisted of a reduction airman, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.

A 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron senior airman received an Article 15 for failure to go and dereliction of duty (failed to turn in Fitness Improvement Activity Log). Punishment consisted of suspended reduction to airman, forfeiture of $835 for one month, 20 days extra duty and a reprimand.

A 7th Operation Support Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for underage drinking. Punishment consisted of reduction to airman, 10 days extra duty and a reprimand.

A 7th AMXS airman received an Article 15 for failure to go and underage drinking. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman basic, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

A 7th Maintenance Operations Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for failure to go. Punishment consisted of reduction to airman and a reprimand.

The military justice system is a commander's program designed to support good order and discipline in the unit and to ensure mission accomplishment. One important aspect of the military justice system is non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. When commanders decide to impose non-judicial punishment, they can choose from a variety of punishments.

For enlisted members, the list includes reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction, extra duties and a reprimand. Officers can receive forfeiture of pay, arrest in quarters, restriction and a reprimand. When using non-judicial punishment, commanders take into account the member's duty performance, attitude, potential and disciplinary history.