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Learning Objectives
• The student will know . . .• (1) the purpose, scope, and constitutional basis
of U.S. Navy Regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice and relate these regulations to personal conduct in the military service.
Learning Objectives
• The student will know . . .• (2) junior officer responsibilities relative to the
military justice system including familiarization with non-judicial punishment (NJP), courts-martial, and essential publications relating to military justice, including:
• the proceedings of NJP and the punishment that may be awarded at NJP.
• the 3 types of courts-martial and the system of courts-martial review.
U.S. Navy Regulations
• Things to know about Navy REGS:• (1) Principal regulatory document for the
Department of the Navy (DON)• (2) Endowed with the sanction of law• (3) No other directive in the DON may conflict,
alter, or amend U.S. Navy Regulations• (4)The CNO is responsible for ensuring that
Navy Regs conform to the current needs of the DON.
U.S. Navy Regulations
• Some Chapters• 2: Discusses origin, authority, and organization
found in the Navy Department• 8: Duties of the Commanding Officer• 9: Senior Officer Present (Definition & Authority)• 10: Precedence, Authority, and Command• 12: Honors and Ceremonies
• http://neds.nebt.daps.mil/regs.htm
The Commanding Officer
• Responsibility for his command is absolute; he may delegate authority, but not responsibility.
• Responsible for accomplishment of mission and duties assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining good order and discipline.
Precedence, Authority and Command
• Detailed in Chapter 10 of Navy Regs.• Shows relative rank and precedence of officers
of different services.• Discusses exercise of authority.• Authority over subordinates.• Contradictory and conflicting orders.• Succession of command.• Succession in battle.
Senior Officer Present
• Definition • The senior line officer present
• Authority• SOPA shall assume command of all DON
personnel when deemed necessary.
Uniform Code of Military Justice
• History• Purpose• Scope• Persons subject to UCMJ• Specific offenses from Naval Orientation• http://jaglink.jag.af.mil/ucmj.htm
Uniform Code of Military Justice
• History and Background• Phoenicians were first people to have strict laws
concerning military personnel• 1775, “Rules for the Regulation of the Navy of
the United Colonies” was drafted by Congress• 1950, Congress adopted the UCMJ (applies to
all the armed forces)
Uniform Code of Military Justice
• Purpose• Seeks to promote good order, high morals, and
discipline
• Scope• Applies to every aspect of military life
Uniform Code of Military Justice
• Who is subject to the UCMJ?• Active duty personnel• Reservists on active duty• US Naval Academy Midshipmen• Retired personnel receiving benefits• Civilians under martial law• NROTC Midshipmen on summer cruise
Punitive Articles of the UCMJ
• Some Articles• Conspiracy (Art. 81)• Desertion (Art. 85)• Absence without Leave (Art. 86)• Missing Movement (Art. 87)• Disrespect Toward A Superior Commissioned
Officer (Art. 89)
Punitive Articles of the UCMJ
• More Articles• Assaulting or Willfully Disobeying A Superior
Commissioned Officer (Art. 90)• Insubordinate Conduct Toward Warrant Officer,
Noncommissioned Officer, or Petty Officer (Art. 91)• Failure to Obey Order or Regulation (Art. 92)• Aiding the Enemy (Art. 104)• Spies (Art. 106)• Drunken or Reckless Driving (Art. 111)• Wrongful Use, Possession, etc. of Controlled
Substances (Art. 112a)
Punitive Articles of the UCMJ
• More Articles• Murder (Art. 118)• Manslaughter (Art. 119)• Rape and Carnal Knowledge (Art. 120)• Assault (Art. 128)• Perjury (Art. 131)• Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman
• (Art. 133)
• General Article (Art. 134) – Catch All
Non-Judicial Punishment
• What is NJP?• In order to maintain good order and discipline
within his command, the UCMJ gives commanding officers the authority to award certain types of punishment when necessary.
• It is NOT a trial! (No lawyers.)• Exacting standards of a court proceeding do not
apply (regarding evidence, etc.)
Non-Judicial Punishment
• History• Greeks had NJP• Royal Navy commanders could sentence sailors
to death!• Today’s form of NJP was established in 1951
(Article 15 of UCMJ)
Non-Judicial Punishment
• Who may impose NJP?• CO’s• Officers in Charge and their superiors
• Who may receive NJP?• Any military member
Non-Judicial Punishment
• Does the accused have the right to refuse NJP?• If they are attached to a shore command, yes.• They can choose a court-martial instead.
• What about at sea?• Members cannot refuse NJP because it could
undermine good order and discipline.
NJP Procedures
• Step 1:• Someone is officially accused of committing an
offense.• A report chit is written up and sent to the Legal
officer.
• Step 2:• An officer (not in the accused’s chain of
command) does a preliminary investigation.
NJP Procedures
• Step 3: Executive Officer’s Inquiry (XOI)• XO holds a pre-mast hearing • Makes recommendation to CO
• dismissal of case• award punishment at NJP• send to court-martial
NJP Procedures
• Step 4: Captain’s Mast• CO stands behind podium• Division officer and chief are present• Accused is summoned• CO reads his/her rights
• Accused has right to make statement on own behalf
NJP Procedures
• Step 4: Captain’s Mast• Commanding Officer
• weighs all evidence & statements• determines guilt or innocence and determines amount
& type of punishment
NJP Types of Punishment
• Extra duty (up to 45 days)• Restriction (up to 45 days)• Forfeiture of 1/2 month’s pay for 2 months• Reduction in rate (“Busting”)• Admonition & Reprimand• 3 days bread and water
• at sea only
• (can only award to E-1 thru E-3)
Limits of Punishments
• Rank of CO or OIC limits what he can do.• O-4 (LCDR) to O-6 (CAPT) can award to an E-5
the following:• 1/2 month’s pay for 2 months• 45 days restriction• 45 days extra duty• Reduction in rate• NOT 3 days bread & water
Summary Court-Martial
• Jurisdiction• Only for enlisted• Minor offenses (Non-capital)
• Convening Authority: CO• Composition:
• (1) Commissioned Officer
Summary Court-Martial
• Types of punishment• 1 month confinement• Reduction in Rate• Forfeiture of Pay• Fines, Restriction• Accused CANNOT be discharged
Special Court-Martial
• Jurisdiction• Officers and enlisted• Serious non-capital offenses
• Convening Authority• CO of any ship, shipyard, base or station
Special Court-Martial
• Composition• Military Judge and not less than 3 members• Military Judge ONLY (if requested)• Defense and trial counsel are appointed• Enlisted may request 1/3 of members be an
enlisted person from another command• Court hears evidence and votes on findings
Special Court-Martial
• Punishment• Same as for Summary CM plus• Confinement with Hard Labor for 6 months• 6 months forfeiture of 2/3 pay!• Dishonorable Discharge
General Court-Martial
• Jurisdiction• Normally officers and for capital offenses
• Convening Authority• President• SECNAV• Fleet C-in-C • CO’s empowered by SECNAV or President
General Court-Martial
• Composition• Military Judge and not less than 5 members• Military Judge ONLY (if offense non-capital and
requested)• Defense and trial counsel appointed• IF accused is enlisted, he/she can request 1/3 of
members be enlisted.
General Court-Martial
• Punishment• Confinement at Hard Labor• Total forfeiture of pay• Dishonorable Discharge• Officer Dismissal• Life Imprisonment or Death Penalty
Potential Test Questions
• What document gives the Commanding Officer his authority?
• Describe the procedure for taking someone to Captain’s Mast.
• What types of punishments can be awarded at Captain’s Mast?