7 Dyess Airmen recieve Article 15 punishment in December Published Jan. 28, 2014 7th Bomb Wing Judge Advocate DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- 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, a reprimand or any combination thereof. Officers can receive forfeiture of pay, arrest in quarters, restriction and a reprimand. When using non-judicial punishment, commanders weigh the facts and circumstances surrounding the offense against the member's duty performance, attitude, potential and disciplinary history. The following Airmen assigned to Dyess Air Force Base received non-judicial punishment under Article 15 during the month of December: A 3 17th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron senior airman received an Article 15 for failure to go and dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman first class suspended, forfeiture of $500 pay for two months and 14 days extra duty. A 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron senior airman received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman first class suspended, forfeitures of $1,007 pay, 45 days extra duty that portion in excess of 30 days suspended and a reprimand. A 7th Security Forces Squadron staff sergeant received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of senior airman and a reprimand. A 7th Security Forces Squadron staff sergeant received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of senior airman and a reprimand. A 7th Civil Engineer Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for overindulgence in intoxicating liquor, for the proper performance of duties. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman, reduction to the grade of airman basic suspended, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand. A 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron technical sergeant received an Article 15 for disrespect toward a senior noncommissioned officer. Punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of staff sergeant suspended, forfeiture of $250 pay per month for two months suspended, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand. A 39th Airlift Squadron captain received an Article 15 for provoking speeches and disorderly conduct. Punishment consisted of forfeiture of $2,815 pay per month for two months, that portion in excess of $1,500 pay per month for two months suspended and a reprimand.