FMF - Fleet Marine Force Marine Corps Law and Military Justice Flashcards
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What military legal concept grants a commanding officer authority to take disciplinary action without a court-martial?
Answer: Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP)
Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP), governed by Article 15 UCMJ, allows commanders to handle minor offenses administratively.
Which article of the UCMJ prohibits murder, with potential penalties including the death penalty?
Answer: Article 118
Article 118 of the UCMJ covers murder and provides for punishment up to and including death in the most aggravated cases.
What is the statute of limitations for most UCMJ offenses other than those punishable by death?
Answer: 5 years
Most UCMJ offenses not punishable by death have a 5-year statute of limitations under Article 43.
What type of discharge is the most severe and is only imposed by a General Court-Martial?
Answer: Dishonorable Discharge
A Dishonorable Discharge is the most severe form, only adjudged by a General Court-Martial and carries significant civil disabilities.
What is the purpose of a Line of Duty (LOD) investigation in the Marine Corps?
Answer: To determine if an injury or illness occurred in the line of duty for benefits purposes
An LOD investigation determines whether a service member's injury, illness, or death occurred in the line of duty, affecting entitlement to benefits.
Under the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), which principle requires that attacks distinguish between combatants and civilians?
Answer: Distinction
The principle of Distinction requires combatants to differentiate between lawful military targets and protected civilians or civilian objects.