Sheppard Airmen receive Articles 15

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  • By John Ingle
  • 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Four Airmen assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, units received punishments in April for offenses as outlined in the Uniformed Code of Military Justice.

Articles 15 handed down and punishments are as follows:

• An airman basic assigned to the 361st Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment for violating Article 112a of the UCMJ for wrongfully using marijuana. The Airman received a forfeiture of $819 in pay for two months, restriction to base for 10 days, 10 days of extra duty and a reprimand.

• An airman assigned to the 365th TRS received non-judicial punishment for violating Article 92, failure to refrain from possessing alcoholic beverages in the dormitories; and two violations of Article 134 for underage drinking and providing alcohol to a minor. The Airman received a reduction in grade to airman basic and a reprimand.

• An airman basic assigned to the 359th TRS, Det. 1 at Eglin AFB, Florida, received non-judicial punishment for violating Article 92, willfully failing to refrain from going off base while in base transition period; and Article 134, underage drinking. The Airman received a forfeiture of $819 in pay for two months and a reprimand.

• An airman assigned to the 361st TRS received non-judicial punishment for violating Article 108, willfully damaging government property; and Article 134, providing alcohol to a minor. The Airman received a reduction to airman basic, forfeiture of $819 in pay for two months (suspended), restriction to base for 10 days, 10 days of extra duty and a reprimand.

Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 15 provides commanders the authority to impose non-judicial punishment. NJP provides commanders with an essential and prompt means to maintain good order, morale and discipline. It also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. NJP is considered when other non-punitive disciplinary measures - such as counseling, letters of reprimand, and administrative withholding of privileges - are not effective. By imposing NJP fairly, swiftly and efficiently, the commander promotes good order and discipline within the unit. The rules and procedures for NJP administration are governed by Air Force Instruction 51-202, "Nonjudicial Punishment."