Sheppard Airmen receive Article 15's in May Published June 3, 2014 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Three Sheppard Airmen recently received non-judicial punishment for their actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 15. An airman basic from the 363rd Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of the UCMJ Article 92, underage drinking, UCMJ Article 111, driving under the influence, and UCMJ Article 134, false official statement, received a letter of reprimand, base restriction for 23 days, extra duty for 23 days and forfeiture of $758. An airman basic from the 364th Training Squadron, Det. 1, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., received non-judicial punishment for violation of the UCMJ Article 92, alcohol in the dorms, received a letter of reprimand, extra duty for 7 days and forfeiture of $250 for two months (one month suspended). An airman basic from the 366th Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of the UCMJ Article 121, shoplifting, received a letter of reprimand, extra duty for 10 days and forfeiture of $765 for two months (one month suspended). Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 15 provides commanders the authority to impose nonjudicial punishment. The NJP program 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. It is considered when other nonpunitive 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."