THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM

 

Subcourse Number MP1017

 

EDITION D

 

United States Army Military School

Fort Leonard Wood, Mo 65473

 

3 Credit Hours

 

Edition Date:  March 2006

 

 

SUBCOURSE OVERVIEW

 

This subcourse was designed to teach the student a basic understanding of the policies and procedures of the Military Justice System.

 

There are no prerequisites for this subcourse.

 

This subcourse reflects the doctrine which was current at the time it was prepared.  In you own work situation, always refer to the latest official publications.

 

Unless otherwise stated, the masculine gender of singular pronouns is used to refer to both men and women.

 

TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE

 

Action:

Identify punitive and nonpunitive disciplinary measures; how to conduct a preliminary inquiry; administration of nonjudicial punishment; how to impose pretrial confinement/restriction; how to prefer court-martial charges; and how to testify.

 

Condition:

Use this subcourse.

 

Standard:

Demonstrate competency of this task by achieving a minimum score of 70 percent on the final subcourse examination..

 

REFERENCES:

AR 27-10; AR 614-200; AR 380-67; AR 635-200; AR 601-280; AR 600-8-24; AR 190-47; AR 600-8-19.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Subcourse Overview

 

LESSON:

The Military Justice System

 

Part A:  The Commander-The Key to the System

 

Part B:  Understanding the Parties—SJA Personnel

 

Part C:  Nonpunitive Measures Available to the Commander

 

Part D:  Nonjudicial Punishment

 

Part E:  The Court-Martial System

 

Part F:  Testifying at Trial

 

Part G:  Conclusion

 

Practice Exercise

 

 

MP1017 Edition D Examination