5 Dyess Airmen receive Article 15 punishment in January

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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 January:

A 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron staff sergeant received an Article 15 for conspiracy and making a false official statement. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to senior airman, forfeiture of $300.00 pay for two months and a reprimand.

A 7 EMXS master sergeant received an Article 15 for conspiracy and making a false official statement. Punishment consisted of a reduction to technical sergeant and a reprimand.

A 7th Force Support Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for failure to go to his appointed place of duty. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman, forfeiture of $150.00 and a reprimand.

A 7 FSS airman basic received an Article 15 for wrongfully using Oxycodone a schedule II controlled substance. Punishment consisted of 45 days extra duty and a reprimand.

A 7th Mission Operations Squadron staff sergeant received an Article 15 for violating a lawful general order by using Spice. Punishment consisted reduction to senior airman, forfeiture of $500.00, suspended forfeiture of $646.00, 5 days extra duty 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.