Two Osan Amn receive Articles 15

  • Published
  • By Staff Sgt. Jobette Rosati
  • 51st Fighter Wing Law center
The military justice system is a commander's program designed to support good order and discipline in the unit and to ensure mission accomplishment. When commanders decide to impose non-judicial punishment, they can choose from a variety of punishments.

For enlisted members, that list includes reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, restriction (e.g., to the base, from the clubs), extra duties, and a reprimand. At some Air Force bases, correctional custody is also an option. Officer members could receive forfeiture of pay, arrest in quarters, restriction, and a reprimand.

While the facts of some offenses appear similar, commanders take into account the member's duty performance, attitude, potential and disciplinary history, such as previous counseling's, reprimands or non-judicial punishments.

The following Airman received Articles 15 during the week of March 16 through March 20.

An Airman assigned to the Expeditionary Support Squadron accepted an Article 15 for sleeping on post.

Punishment consisted of a reduction to Airman Basic, restriction for 30 days, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand. 

An Airman First Class assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron accepted an Article 15 for sleeping on post.

Punishment consisted of a suspended reduction to Airman, forfeiture of
$784 pay per month for two months, 20 days extra duty and a reprimand.