Legal office announces recent Article 15s

Driving under the influence
An E-4 was charged under Article 111 of the UCMJ for driving under the influence of alcohol. Punishment received was reduction to E-3, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.

Failure to go
An E-3 was charged under Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for failing to go to her place of duty at the prescribed time. Punishment received was suspended reduction to E-2, suspended forfeiture of $200 pay per month for two months, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

Failure to go, dereliction of duty
An E-2 was charged under Article 86 and Article 92 of the UCMJ for failing to go to his place of duty at the time prescribed. The Airman was also derelict in the performance of his duties in that he willfully failed to comply with his unit’s policy. Punishment received was suspended reduction to E-1 and forfeiture of $500 pay per month for two months.

Failure to pay just debt
An E-3 was charged under Article 134 of the UCMJ for failing to pay his house rent, heating and utilities for five months. Punishment received was reduction to E-2 and a reprimand.