An Article 32 hearing is one of the most critical stages in the military justice process under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). It functions as a preliminary hearing that determines whether formal charges should advance to a general court-martial, the most serious form of military trial. This process is comparable to a civilian...Read More

What Is Article 15? Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) authorizes commanders to impose nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for minor offenses. This administrative tool allows military leaders to address minor misconduct without resorting to a court-martial. While less formal than a trial, the consequences of an Article 15 can still significantly affect...Read More