Sheppard Airmen receive Article 15s in February Published March 5, 2014 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Several Sheppard Airmen recently received nonjudicial punishment for their actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 15. An airman basic from the 361st Training Squadron received an Article 15 for three separate counts in violation of Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 121, Shoplifting, and received forfeiture of $310, base restriction for 30 days and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic from the 362nd Training Squadron received an Article 15 for violation of UCMJ Article 121, Shoplifting, received forfeiture of $230 and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic from the 362nd Training Squadron received an Article 15 for violation of UCMJ Article 121, Shoplifting, received forfeiture of $110 and a letter of reprimand. An airman from the 365th Training Squadron received an Article 15 for violation of UCMJ Article 92 for Underage Drinking, reduction to airman basic, base restriction for 5 days and a letter of reprimand. A staff sergeant from the 359th Training Squadron, Det. 1, received an Article 15 for violation of UCMJ Article 92 for an Unprofessional Relationship and UCMJ Article 107 for False Official Statement, reduction in grade to senior airman and a letter of reprimand. An airman first class from the 364th Training Squadron, Det. 1, , received an Article 15 for violation of UCMJ Article 92 for Underage Drinking, forfeiture of $451.00 pay for two months (one month suspended), base restriction for 45 days, 14 days extra duty and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic from the 364th Training Squadron, Det. 1, , received an Article 15 for violation of UCMJ Article 92 for Underage Drinking, forfeiture of $451.00 pay for two months (one month suspended), base restriction for 45 days, 14 days extra duty and a letter of reprimand. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 15 provides commanders the authority to impose nonjudicial 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 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."