Military Military Law 2

Question 1

Under the UCMJ, which article covers the offense of disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer?

Accepted Answer

Article 89

Answer

Article 89 of the UCMJ prohibits disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer.

Question 2

What is the maximum punishment for unauthorized absence (UA) under the UCMJ if the absence is more than 30 days?

Accepted Answer

1 year confinement

Answer

Unauthorized absence of more than 30 days carries a maximum of 1 year confinement under the UCMJ.

Question 3

Which military court has jurisdiction over the most serious offenses and can impose the death penalty?

Accepted Answer

General court-martial

Answer

Only a general court-martial has jurisdiction to impose the death penalty for capital offenses.

Question 4

A servicemember who refuses a lawful order from a noncommissioned officer can be charged under which UCMJ article?

Accepted Answer

Article 91

Answer

Article 91 covers insubordinate conduct toward warrant officers, NCOs, and petty officers.

Question 5

What is the term for the formal document that initiates charges against a servicemember under the UCMJ?

Accepted Answer

Charge sheet

Answer

A charge sheet (DD Form 458) is the formal document used to prefer charges against a servicemember.

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