Sheppard Airmen receive Article 15's in April Published May 8, 2014 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Ten Sheppard Airmen recently received non-judicial punishment for their actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 15. An airman first class from the 80th Operations Support Squadron received non-judicial punishment for violation of the UCMJ Article 86, absent without leave, received a letter of reprimand and was reduced to the rank of Airman. An airman first class from the 359th Training Squadron, Det. 1, received non-judicial punishment for violation of the UCMJ Article 92, underage drinking and operating a personally owned vehicle while in technical training, received a letter of reprimand, reduction to the rank of airman and forfeiture of $400. An airman first class from the 362nd Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of the UCMJ Article 111, driving under the influence, received a letter of reprimand, 30 days of base restriction and reduction to the rank of airman basic. An airman first class from the 362nd Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of the UCMJ Article 112a, wrongful use of marijuana, received a letter of reprimand, 24 days of extra duty, 24 days of base restriction, forfeiture of $858 and reduction to the rank of airman. An airman basic from the 364th Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of UCMJ Article 92, underage drinking, alcohol in the dorm, received a letter of reprimand, base restriction for 30 days (15 days suspended for 33 days), extra duty for 30 days (15 days suspended for 33 days) and forfeiture of $147. An airman first class from the 364th Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of UCMJ Article 92, underage drinking, alcohol in the dorm, received a letter of reprimand, base restriction for 24 days (nine days suspended for 15 days), extra duty for 24 days (nine days suspended for 15 days) and forfeiture of $176. An airman basic from the 364th Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of UCMJ Article 92, underage drinking, received a letter of reprimand, base restriction for 17 days, and extra duty for 17 days. An airman basic from the 364th Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of UCMJ Article 92, underage drinking, alcohol in the dorm, received a letter of reprimand, base restriction for 30 days (15 days suspended for 18 days), extra duty for 30 days (15 days suspended for 18 days) and forfeiture of $158. An airman first class from the 364th Training Squadron, Det. 1, received non-judicial punishment for violation of UCMJ Article 92, underage drinking, and UCMJ Article 107, false official statement, received a letter of reprimand and forfeiture of $451 for two months (one month suspended for six months). An airman from the 365th Training Squadron, received non-judicial punishment for violation of UCMJ Article 92, 29B violation (form required for extended off base travel) and call to quarters, received a letter of reprimand, reduction to the rank of airman basic, extra duty for 14 days and forfeiture of $765 for two months (suspended for six months). 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."