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The UCMJ, found in Title 10, US Code was passed and signed by whom? -
ANSWER✔✔Was passed by Congress and signed into federal law by the
President.
The UCMJ has how many sections - ANSWER✔✔• Has 146 subsections, referred
to as "Articles." These 146 articles are further divided into two groups:
what articles are Procedural in nature? - ANSWER✔✔- Articles 1 through 76 and
135 through 146.
What articles are Punitive articles that detail the criminal law applicable to the
armed forces. - ANSWER✔✔- Articles 77 through 134
What is the document that implements the UCMJ. - ANSWER✔✔Manual for
Courts-Martial (MCM, 2012 Ed. or "The Manual")
What 3 things are issued by executive order signed by the President in his capacity
as commander-in-chief, subsections of the MCM, 2002 are referred to as either: -
ANSWER✔✔• "Rules for Courts-Martial" (RCM)
• "Military Rules of Evidence" (MRE)
• "Punitive Articles"
Jurisdiction - ANSWER✔✔________ is the power to execute the laws and
administer justice. The UCMJ applies to all active duty service members, anytime,
anywhere. The Marine Corps has jurisdiction over all service members on active
duty.
The UCMJ also applies to: - ANSWER✔✔• Reservists on active duty, including
drill weekends.
• Military retirees.
Navy Regs cover numerous subjects including: - ANSWER✔✔• The role of the
Chief of Naval Operations and the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).
, • Ceremonial details and protocol.
• Various prohibitions on relationships between members of the Department of the
Navy (e.g., Navy Regs define and prohibit fraternization and sexual harassment).
What are some "Other Regulations" ? - ANSWER✔✔1) JAGINST 5800.7E.
Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN). While the JAGMAN covers
numerous matters concerning legal administration, chapter II is the primary
reference for administrative (vice criminal) investigations.
2) Marine Corps Manual. Senior Marine Corps Regulation.
3) MCO P5800.16A. Marine Corps Manual for Legal Administration
(LEGADMINMAN). Covers the administration of many legal situations including:
Nonjudicial punishment.
Officer misconduct.
Unauthorized absences.
Details of Marine Corps policy on topics such as:
Paternity.
Child support.
Indebtedness.
Describe Punitive Articles (77-134). - ANSWER✔✔Set out in Part IV of the
Manual, each ______ article is in the same format; including the fifty-two separate
offenses listed under Article 134 (see Appendix A for samples of some common
offenses).
Each punitive article consists of: - ANSWER✔✔• Text of the article.
• Elements of the offense. Facts the government must prove beyond a reasonable
doubt to convict a service member at court-martial.
• Explanation. A narrative discussion of the offense with definitions of key terms.
• Lesser included offenses.
• Maximum punishment.
Note: Offenses addressed at nonjudicial punishment, summary court-martial, and
special court-martial have jurisdictional limits that may affect the maximum
punishment possible.
• Sample specification(s).
6 steps to Finding the Proper Charge and Specification. - ANSWER✔✔1 - Get all
of the facts. Review them and make sure you understand them.
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The UCMJ, found in Title 10, US Code was passed and signed by whom? -
ANSWER✔✔Was passed by Congress and signed into federal law by the
President.
The UCMJ has how many sections - ANSWER✔✔• Has 146 subsections, referred
to as "Articles." These 146 articles are further divided into two groups:
what articles are Procedural in nature? - ANSWER✔✔- Articles 1 through 76 and
135 through 146.
What articles are Punitive articles that detail the criminal law applicable to the
armed forces. - ANSWER✔✔- Articles 77 through 134
What is the document that implements the UCMJ. - ANSWER✔✔Manual for
Courts-Martial (MCM, 2012 Ed. or "The Manual")
What 3 things are issued by executive order signed by the President in his capacity
as commander-in-chief, subsections of the MCM, 2002 are referred to as either: -
ANSWER✔✔• "Rules for Courts-Martial" (RCM)
• "Military Rules of Evidence" (MRE)
• "Punitive Articles"
Jurisdiction - ANSWER✔✔________ is the power to execute the laws and
administer justice. The UCMJ applies to all active duty service members, anytime,
anywhere. The Marine Corps has jurisdiction over all service members on active
duty.
The UCMJ also applies to: - ANSWER✔✔• Reservists on active duty, including
drill weekends.
• Military retirees.
Navy Regs cover numerous subjects including: - ANSWER✔✔• The role of the
Chief of Naval Operations and the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).
, • Ceremonial details and protocol.
• Various prohibitions on relationships between members of the Department of the
Navy (e.g., Navy Regs define and prohibit fraternization and sexual harassment).
What are some "Other Regulations" ? - ANSWER✔✔1) JAGINST 5800.7E.
Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN). While the JAGMAN covers
numerous matters concerning legal administration, chapter II is the primary
reference for administrative (vice criminal) investigations.
2) Marine Corps Manual. Senior Marine Corps Regulation.
3) MCO P5800.16A. Marine Corps Manual for Legal Administration
(LEGADMINMAN). Covers the administration of many legal situations including:
Nonjudicial punishment.
Officer misconduct.
Unauthorized absences.
Details of Marine Corps policy on topics such as:
Paternity.
Child support.
Indebtedness.
Describe Punitive Articles (77-134). - ANSWER✔✔Set out in Part IV of the
Manual, each ______ article is in the same format; including the fifty-two separate
offenses listed under Article 134 (see Appendix A for samples of some common
offenses).
Each punitive article consists of: - ANSWER✔✔• Text of the article.
• Elements of the offense. Facts the government must prove beyond a reasonable
doubt to convict a service member at court-martial.
• Explanation. A narrative discussion of the offense with definitions of key terms.
• Lesser included offenses.
• Maximum punishment.
Note: Offenses addressed at nonjudicial punishment, summary court-martial, and
special court-martial have jurisdictional limits that may affect the maximum
punishment possible.
• Sample specification(s).
6 steps to Finding the Proper Charge and Specification. - ANSWER✔✔1 - Get all
of the facts. Review them and make sure you understand them.
