Seven Dyess Airmen receive Article 15 punishment in October Published Nov. 3, 2009 By Capt. Bradley A. Amys 7th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The following Dyess Air Force Base Airmen received Article 15 punishment Oct. 1-31: A 7th Force Support Squadron senior airman received an Article 15 for larceny of military property. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman first class. A 7th Medical Support Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for possession of a controlled substance. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to airman, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand. A 7th Component Maintenance Squadron airman received an Article 15 for attempting to smuggle another military member on base, dereliction of duty, driving while intoxicated and underage drinking. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman basic, suspended forfeitures of $300 per month for two months, 60 days restriction to Dyess Air Force Base with 30 days suspended, and a reprimand. A 7th Logistics Readiness Squadron senior airman received an Article 15 for larceny of nonmilitary property. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman first class, 45 days extra duty and a reprimand. A 7th Security Forces Squadron airman received an Article 15 for attempting to be smuggled on base and underage drinking. Punishment consisted of a reduction to airman basic, suspended forfeitures of $150 per month for two months, 30 days restriction to Dyess Air Force Base and a reprimand. A 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron staff sergeant received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to the grade of senior airman, forfeitures of $250 per month for two months and a reprimand. A 317th Maintenance Squadron technical sergeant received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to staff sergeant 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.When commanders decide to impose nonjudicial punishment, they can choose from a variety of punishments. For enlisted members, punishments include reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction, extra duties and a reprimand. At some Air Force installations, correctional custody is also an option. Officers could receive forfeiture of pay, arrest in quarters, restriction and a reprimand. While the facts of some offenses appear similar, commanders take into account the member's duty performance, attitude, potential and disciplinary history, such as previous counseling, reprimands or nonjudicial punishments.