What is the maximum punishment for an Article 15 offense?

A formal military hearing under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice is the most common way a commanding officer deals with minor disciplinary offenses. The maximum punishment for an Article 15 offense in New York is set by federal law and is known as nonjudicial punishment (NJP). The maximum punishment for an NJP offence is set out in the Manual for Courts Martial and includes: 1. Reduction of rank 2. Forfeiture of pay 3. Restriction 4. Hard labour without confinement 5. Correction Detention 6. Confinement 7. Suspension of certain privileges and rights Reduction in rank or forfeiture of pay can be implemented together or separately, however, confinement cannot be used in combination with other forms of punishment, and is limited to 30 days. A service member has the right to refuse an Article 15 punishment, but this may result in a court-martial with more severe punishments. A service member also has the right to appeal the punishment.

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