Minot Airmen receive Articles 15

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MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --  Several Minot Airmen recently received non-judicial punishment for their actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The following cases are from December 2015.

A Staff Sergeant from the 5th Security Forces Squadron received a reduction to the grade of Senior Airman, suspended forfeiture of $1225 pay for one month, and a reprimand for three specifications of Article 91, disrespect to a superior NCO and one specification of Article 92, dereliction of duty.

A Senior Airman from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron received a suspended reduction to the grade of Airman First Class, forfeitures of $500 pay per month for two months and a reprimand for one specification of Article 123, forgery.

An Airman First Class from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a reduction to the grade of Airman Basic suspended, forfeitures of $773 pay per month for two months, 45 days of extra duty with 30 days suspended, restriction to base for 45 days with 30 days suspended and a reprimand for one specification of Article 86, failure to go and one specification of Article 91, disrespect to a NCO.

An Airman First Class from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a reduction to the grade of Airman with reduction to Airman Basic suspended, restriction to base for 45 days with 30 days suspended, 45 days extra duty with 30 days suspended and a reprimand for one specification of Article 92, dereliction of duty.

An Airman First Class from the 5th Security Forces Squadron received a suspended reduction to the grade of Airman, forfeiture of $250 pay per month for two months and a reprimand for one specification of Article 92, dereliction of duty and one specification of Article 108, damaging military property (more than $500).

An Airman First Class from the 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron received reduction to Airman with reduction to Airman Basic suspended, forfeiture of $773 pay per month for two months with forfeiture of $773 pay for one month suspended and a reprimand for one specification of Article 111, drunk driving.

Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Articles 15 provide 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, "Non-Judicial Punishment."