Sheppard Airmen recieve Article 15s Published Oct. 9, 2015 By Staff Report 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Sheppard Airmen recently received non-judicial punishment for their actions and received an Article 15 under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. An airman basic assigned to the 361st Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 121 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for larceny. The Airman received a forfeiture of $773 for one month with a suspension of $673, restriction to base for 30 days, and a letter of reprimand. A technical sergeant assigned to the 361st Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for an unprofessional relationship. The Airman received a suspended reduction of rank to staff sergeant, forfeiture of $448 for one month and a letter of reprimand. An airman first class assigned to the 362nd Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for wrongful use of oxycodone. The Airman received a reduction in rank to airman basic, forfeiture of $715 for two months suspended for one month, and a reprimand. An airman first class assigned to the 362nd Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for alcohol in the dormitories. The Airman received a suspended reduction in rank to airman, forfeiture of $911 for two months with a suspension of one month, and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic assigned to the 363rd Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for alcohol in the dormitories. The Airman received a forfeiture of $773 for two months with a suspension of one month, restriction to base for 15 days, and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic assigned to the 363rd Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for failure to follow a direct order, and Article 107 of the UCMJ for issuing a false official statement. The Airman received a forfeiture of $911 for two months with a suspension of one month and a letter of reprimand. An airman first class assigned to the 364th Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 121 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for larceny. The Airman received a reduction in rank to airman, a suspended forfeiture of $867, and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic assigned to the 364th Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for being away without leave, or AWOL. The Airman received a forfeiture of $773 for two months, restriction to base for 60 days, and a letter of reprimand. An airman first class assigned to the 364th Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for being away without leave, or AWOL. The Airman received a reduction in rank to airman, restriction to base for 30 days, and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic assigned to the 364th Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for failure to follow a direct order, and Article 107 of the UCMJ for issuing a false official statement. The Airman received a forfeiture of $773 for two months with a suspension of one month and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic assigned to the 365th Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for providing alcohol to a minor. The Airman received a forfeiture of $386 and a letter of reprimand. A staff sergeant assigned to the 366th Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for adultery. The Airman received a suspended reduction of rank to senior airman and a letter of reprimand. A captain assigned to the 82nd Medical Operations Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for five counts of fraternization, conduct unbecoming and unprofessional relationships. The Airman received a forfeiture of $2,393 and a letter of reprimand. A staff sergeant assigned to the 82nd Medical Support Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for wrongful use of Adderall. The Airman received a suspended reduction of rank to senior airman, forfeiture of $1,475 and a letter of reprimand. An airman first class assigned to the 82nd Security Forces Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for wrongful use of Hydrocodone. The Airman received a reduction of rank to airman and a suspended forfeiture of $867 for two months. An airman first class assigned to the 82nd Security Forces Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for distribution of Hydrocodone. The Airman received a reduction of rank to airman and a suspended forfeiture of $867 for two months. A staff sergeant assigned to the 82nd Security Forces Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for being away without leave, or AWOL, and Article 107 of the UCMJ for issuing a false official statement. The Airman received a reduction of rank to senior airman, a suspended forfeiture of $1,225 for two months, and 20 days extra duty. 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."