Defense Military Military Law and UCMJ 2

Question 1

How many types of courts-martial exist under the UCMJ?

Accepted Answer

Three

Answer

Two

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Four

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Five

Question 2

Which type(s) of court-martial may award a Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD)?

Accepted Answer

Special or general court-martial

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Summary court-martial only

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General court-martial only

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Any type of court-martial

Question 3

What protection does Article 31 of the UCMJ guarantee to service members?

Accepted Answer

Right against compelled self-incrimination

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Right to a speedy trial

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Right to appointed legal counsel

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Right to confront witnesses

Question 4

What is the standard statute of limitations for most UCMJ offenses?

Accepted Answer

5 years

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2 years

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3 years

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10 years

Question 5

Which article of the UCMJ addresses insubordinate conduct toward a noncommissioned officer or petty officer?

Accepted Answer

Article 91

Answer

Article 89

Answer

Article 90

Answer

Article 92

Question 6

What is DD Form 458 used for in military justice proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Formally preferring charges against a service member (the charge sheet)

Answer

Recording the outcome of an Article 15 NJP

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Requesting legal counsel before a court-martial

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Documenting previous disciplinary actions in a service record

Question 7

What role does Trial Counsel play in a court-martial?

Accepted Answer

Acts as the prosecutor representing the government

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Serves as the military judge presiding over the case

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Defends the accused service member at trial

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Advises the convening authority on legal matters