Sheppard Airmen receive Articles 15 Published Jan. 14, 2016 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Several Sheppard Airmen recently received non-judicial punishment for their actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 15. An airman first class assigned to the 361st Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment for two violations of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for underage drinking and having alcohol in the dormitory, and a violation of Article 107 for providing a false official statement. The Airman received a reduction in rank to airman, a forfeiture of $867 for two months with a suspension for one month, and a letter of reprimand. An airman basic assigned to the 361st Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment for two violations of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for providing alcohol to a minor and having alcohol in the dormitory, and a violation of Article 107 for providing a false official statement. The Airman received a forfeiture of $773 for two months with a suspension for one month, and a letter of reprimand. A staff sergeant assigned to the 363rd Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for fraud. The airman non-commissioned officer received a reduction in rank to senior airman, a suspended forfeiture of $1,225 for two months, and a 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 over-the-counter drug abuse. The Airman received a forfeiture of $715 for two months, restriction to base for 30 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 over-the-counter drug abuse. The Airman received a forfeiture of $715, restriction to base for 30 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 over-the-counter drug abuse. The Airman received a forfeiture of $715 for two months, restriction to base for 30 days and a letter of reprimand. An airman assigned to the 363rd Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for over-the-counter drug abuse. The Airman received a reduction in rank to airman basic, suspended forfeiture of $715, restriction to base for 30 days and a letter of reprimand. An airman first class assigned to the 364th Training Squadron received non-judicial punishment for two violations of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for underage drinking. The Airman received a forfeiture of $773 for two months suspended for one month, restriction to base for 30 days and a letter of reprimand. A master sergeant assigned to the 80th Operation Support Squadron received non-judicial punishment for two violations of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for two counts of providing a false official statement. The senior non-commissioned officer received a letter of reprimand. An airman first class assigned to the 80th Operation Support Squadron received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for underage drinking, and for a violation of Article 95 for resisting apprehension. The Airman received a reduction in rank to airman and a letter of reprimand. A senior airman assigned to the 82nd Medical Support Squadron received non-judicial punishment for a violation of Article 107 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for providing a false official statement. The Airman received a reduction in rank to airman first class, a forfeiture of $1,027 for two months and a letter of reprimand. An airman first class assigned to Det. 1, 359th Training Squadron, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, received non-judicial punishment for five violations of Article 121 for larceny, two counts for breaking restriction and three counts for wrongfully entering a dorm room. The Airman received a reduction in rank to airman basic and a letter of 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."