Article 15s

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  The following Dyess Airmen received an Article 15 between Feb. 15 and March 15: 

A 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron airman 1st class accepted an Article 15 for dereliction of duty and failure to obey a lawful order. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to the grade of airman, restriction to base for 30 days, and a reprimand. 

A 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron staff sergeant accepted an Article 15 for failing to pay a debt. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to the grade of Senior Airman, forfeiture of $1,109 pay per month for two months, and a reprimand. 

A 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron staff sergeant accepted an Article 15 for threatening a civilian. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to the grade of senior airman, 15 days of extra duty, and a reprimand. 

A 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron airman 1st class accepted an Article 15 for dereliction of duty, failing to pay a debt, and making a false official statement. Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to the grade of airman, restriction to base for 30 days, and 30 days of extra duty. 

A 7th Medical Operations Squadron technical sergeant accepted an Article 15 for failing to obey a lawful order. Punishment consisted of a reduction to grade of staff sergeant. 

A 7th Security Forces Squadron airman 1st class accepted an Article 15 for dereliction of duty and failing to obey a lawful order. Punishment consisted of a reduction to the grade of airman, 10 days of extra duty, and a reprimand. 

A 7th Security Forces Squadron senior airman accepted an Article 15 for assault consummated by a battery on two individuals. Punishment consisted of a forfeiture of $1,063 pay and 15 days of extra duty. 

A 7th Security Forces Squadron senior airman accepted an Article 15 for failing to obey a lawful order on two separate occasions. Punishment consisted of a reduction to the grade of airman 1st class 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 determine nonjudicial punishment is appropriate, they can choose from a variety of punishments including reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction, extra duties and a reprimand. While the facts of some offenses may appear similar, commanders take into account the member's duty performance, attitude, potential and disciplinary history, such as previous counselings, reprimands or nonjudicial punishments.