Can an NCO give an Article 15?
The NCO Creed states, “I will be fair and impartial when recommending both rewards and punishments.” Occasionally NCOs take this sentence of our creed to mean more and they slip up by telling their Soldier that they are going to “give them an Article 15.” However, as the NCO Creed indicates, an NCO can only recommend …
What does a field grade Article 15 mean?
nonjudicial punishment
Article 15s are considered nonjudicial punishment under the UCMJ. Article 15s are a mechanism that allow the chain of command to punish a Soldier for offenses under the UCMJ without formally charging him/her at a court-martial.
Is an Article 15 a dishonorable discharge?
For example, an Article 15 could become the basis for an administrative discharge, and result in a negative service characterization. If your Command does not discharge you, an Article 15 will likely prevent you from re-enlistment or making your next rank.
How do I get Article 15 off my record?
Ask your commander to contact the FBI to get the record of your arrest removed. If your commander won’t help, you can file a privacy act request to ask the FBI to remove it. Talk to the military defense attorney on your base to ask for assistance.
Can an NCO do extra duty?
No a NCO cannot give extra duty, only the commander can give a Soldier extra duty as punishment. A NCO can give corrective training to a Soldier but it must be directly related to the deficiency.
How long does an Article 15 stay on your record Air Force?
two years
A finding of guilty at an Article 15 hearing will be filed in your military records; however, the Article 15 will be removed from your record after two years.
Can an e5 date an e3?
Dating & intimate relationships between NCOs and junior enlisted soldiers is prohibited. Marriage will not prevent command action for the fraternization prior to the marriage.
Can an officer be demoted to enlisted?
Commissioned officers in the US military do not get “demoted” to an enlisted rank. Yes. Typically such reductions from commissioned rank to enlisted are administrative and not disciplinary.