U.S. Military Justice System
From court-martials and administrative actions, to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and military lawyers, these resources will help you understand how military laws and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) affects military members.
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What is the Uniform Code of Military Justice?
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What to Know About Obeying an Unlawful Military Order
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Is It Possible to Upgrade Your Military Discharge?
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What US Military Personnel Must Do If They Become A POW
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These Military Offenses Will Get You Court-Martialed
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How to File an Article 138 Complaint Under the UCMJ
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What Happens When You Fail to Obey a Military Order or Regulation
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How Military Commanders Discipline Soldiers
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How the Military Deals With Adultery
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What's the Difference Between AWOL and Desertion?
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Find out What Military Members Can and Cannot Do in Politics
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What happens If You Go AWOL from National Guard and Reserves
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Here Is a Look at Article II of the U.S. Military Code of Conduct
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What Military Personnel Need to Know About Article 6
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Learn About Article 15 and Demanding a Trial by Court Martial
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Counselings, Admonitions, Reprimands, and Additional Training
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Everything You Need to Know About Article 111
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Article 2 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice
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Is Gang Activity Increasing in the U.S. Military?
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What Military Personnel Need to Know About Article 5
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Why You Shouldn't Go AWOL or Desert the Military
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Doing the Wrong Thing Can Get You in Trouble in the Military
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How You Can Help Find Military Members Who Are AWOL Or Deserters
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What You Need to Know About Article 91 of the UCMJ
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Fraternization - When Does Friendship Become a Crime?
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What Are the Maximum Punishments for AWOL and Desertion?
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What Is Article 133 and What Does it Mean to You?
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Learn the Federal Rules Regarding the Military Drinking Age
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What Are Military Enlistment and Reenlistment Bonuses?
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What Does Article 89 of the UCMJ Mean?
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What is Article 121 in the UCMJ - Larceny and Wrongful Appropriation?
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UCMJ Article 108 is the Destruction of Government Property
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What You Should Know the Punitive Articles of the UCMJ Article 80
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What are the Probable Punishments for AWOL and Desertion?
Learn About USMJ Military Protective and Restraining Orders
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Who Is Subject to the Provisions of the UMCJ?
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How Avoiding Work Can Get You in Trouble Under Article 115
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Article 88 in the UCMJ - Contempt Toward Officials
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Military Benefits In a Nutshell
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Military Pay for Retirees