1.21 UCMJ

Question 1

What is NJP?

Answer 1

A leadership tool providing military commanders a prompt and essential means of maintaining good order and discipline.
NJP does not constitute a criminal conviction
Who can impose:
Commander, officer in charge, or principal assistant

Question 2

NJP Process

Answer 2

Authorized by Article 15

Process:
Investigation
Referral of charges
DRB
XOI
NJP

Question 3

Investigation

Answer 3

The Convening Authority assigns a Preliminary Inquiry Officer (PIO) or Investigation Officer (IO) to conduct the inquiry.

A PI is a quick and informal investigative tool that can be used to determine initially whether a particular incident is serious enough to warrant some form of JAGMAN investigation.

Question 4

DRB

Answer 4

Comprised of the Chief’s Mess
Used to find out why the Sailor committed the offense
Can recommend dismissal, EMI, or referral to Captain’s Mast

Question 5

XOI

Answer 5

XO may screen a case by either holding a formal hearing or reviewing the record and the report chit of the accused.

Can recommend Captain’s Mast or dismiss the case

Question 6

XOI

Answer 6

XO may screen a case by either holding a formal hearing or reviewing the record and the report chit of the accused.
DIVO, LCPO and LPO are present to talk about the accused

Question 7

Search and Seizure

Answer 7

A CO (or OIC) can authorize the search or seizure of any property under his/her immediate control, as long as there is probable cause.

Types of Searches:
Probable Cause with Authorization
Probable Cause without Authorization
No Probable Cause with Authorization

Question 8

3 types of Court-Martial

Answer 8

Summary
Special
General

Question 9

Summary Court-Martial

Answer 9

Composed of one commissioned officer on active duty
Promptly adjudicate minor offences under a simple disciplinary proceeding
A finding of guilty does not constitute a criminal conviction

Question 10

Special Court-Martial

Answer 10

Composed of a military judge and four members
May try any person subject to the UCMJ for noncapital offenses and some capital offenses
Can result in:
Bad Conduct Discharge (Enlisted only)

Question 11

General Court-Martial

Answer 11

Consist of a military judge and eight members
May try any person subject to the UCMJ for any offense

Can result in:
Death
Life imprisonment
Dishonorable discharge (Enlisted)
Dismissal (Officers)