8 Dyess Airmen receive Article 15 punishment in May Published June 9, 2011 7th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate Office 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 May: A 7th Munitions Squadron staff sergeant received an Article 15 for two counts of making a false official statement related to a physical training test. Punishment consisted of reduction in rank to senior airman, suspended forfeiture of $600 pay and a reprimand. A 7 MUNS airman first class received an Article 15 for three counts of making a false official statement related to a medical appointment. Punishment consisted of 14 days extra duty and a reprimand. A 7th Component Maintenance Squadron senior airman received an Article 15 for assault. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to airman first class, forfeiture of $500 pay for two months, 45 days extra duty and a reprimand. A 7 CMS airman first class received an Article 15 for two counts of disrespect to a noncommissioned officer, resisting apprehension, and drunk and disorderly conduct. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to airman, forfeiture of $375 pay for two months, 45 days extra duty and a reprimand. A 7 CMS airman first class received an Article 15 for provoking speech and assault. Punishment consisted of a reduction in rank to airman basic, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand. A 7th Security Forces Squadron senior airman received a vacation of nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 for underage drinking. Punishment consisted of reduction in rank to airman first class. A 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron airman first class received a vacation of nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 for dereliction of duty and failure to obey an order. Punishment consisted of a reduction in rank to airman basic. A 7 AMXS airman received a vacation of nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 for absence from place of duty. Punishment consisted of 14 days extra duty. 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.