OCS flashcards - EXAM 5 Questions & Answers(SCORED A)

Purpose of the NJP - ANSWER-Give the commander the ability to maintain good order and discipline Rights of the accused (NJP) - ANSWER-1. Prior to the imposition of NJP, a preliminary inquiry must be conducted. The accused has the right to know: • The nature of the offense(s) of which suspected. • That the Commanding Officer is contemplating office hours. 2. The accused has an absolute right to refuse NJP. • Unless attached to or embarked on a vessel. • Even during the proceeding, until punishment is imposed. The punishment is considered imposed when it is announced by the commanding officer. 3. If an accused refuses NJP, the commanding officer has several options: • Refer the case to trial by court-martial (or, if he or she is not a court-martial convening authority, forward the case to a senior commanding officer recommending such referral). • Decide to take no further action. • Use administrative/nonpunitive measures to dispose of the case. Uniform Code of Military Justice - ANSWER-ensure military discipline created by Congress for all the U.S. Armed Forces to provide the unique demands of military society. Purpose of Military Law - ANSWER-• Promote justice. • Assist in maintaining good order and discipline in the armed forces. • Promote efficiency and effectiveness in the military establishment, and thereby strengthen the national security of the United States (US). Summary Court Martial - ANSWER-a type of court-martial that handles charges of minor misconduct Code of conduct - ANSWER-a set of guidelines for making ethical decisions Wrote Code of Conduct - ANSWER-Colonel Franklin B. Nihart Article II - ANSWER-I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist. Article I - ANSWER-I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. Article III - ANSWER-If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. Article IV - ANSWER-If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way. Article V - ANSWER-When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cau