Quote:I don't think I could have survived that.  During my 20's, I rolled into work late and hungover so many times when I lived in DC.

The consequences made you be compliant. There is nothing like being disciplined in the US military. They can and will drop your rank, confine you to the barracks and give you extra duty as well as take a portion of your paycheck. The severity of the punishment depends on the severity of the offense. Article 15 of the UCMJ is no joke. I used to think of TC as a drill sergeant. I could kind of see TC doing some of these things had they been allowed. Lol.

 

Article 15 outline

What are the different types of Article 15s and what are the maximum punishments?
 
There are three types of Article 15s:
 
    1. Summarized. Any company grade commander may administer this type of Article 15. Soldiers who are read a summarized Article 15 are not entitled to consult with a defense attorney. They may, turn down the summarized Article 15 and demand trial by court-martial; but, normally this is not a good idea! The maximum punishment authorized at a summarized Article 15 is any combination of:
 
        a. extra duty for 14 days
        b. restriction for 14 days
        c. oral reprimand or admonition
 
    2. Company Grade. Any company grade commander may administer this type of Article 15. The maximum punishment authorized at a company grade Article 15 is any combination of:
 
        a. extra duty for 14 days
        b. restriction for 14 days
        c. oral reprimand or admonition
        d. forfeiture of seven days base pay
        e. reduction in rank of one grade (E-4 & below only)
 
    3. Field Grade. A commander in the rank of major or above may administer this type of Article 15. The maximum punishment authorized at a field grade Article 15 is:
 
        a. extra duty for 45 days
        b. restriction for 60 days (maximum of 45 days if combined with extra duty)
        c. oral reprimand or admonition
        d. forfeiture of one-half base pay per month for two months
        e. reduction in rank to E-1 (E-4 and below) or reduction in rank of one grade (E-5 & E-6 only)

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