ARTICLES OF THE UCMJ
General Provisions
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Definitions
Persons subject to the UCMJ
Jurisdiction to try certain personnel
Dismissed Officer’s right to trial by court
martial
Territorial applicability of UCMJ
Judge advocates & legal officers
Apprehension
Apprehension of deserters
Imposition of restraint
Restraint of persons charged with offense
Reports and receiving of prisoners
Confinement with enemy prisoners
prohibited
Punishment prohibited before trial
Delivery of offenders to civil authorities
Commanding officer’s non-judicial
punishment
Courts-martial classified
Jurisdiction of courts-martial in general
Jurisdiction of general courts-martial
Jurisdiction of special “
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Jurisdiction of summary “
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Jurisdiction of courts-martial not exclusive
Who may convene general courts-martial?
Who may convene special courts-martial?
Who “
“ summary “
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Who may serve on a courts-martial
Military judge of a general or special
courts-martial
Detail of trial counsel and defense counsel
Detail or employment of reporters and
interpreters
Absent and additional members
Charges and specifications
Compulsory self-incrimination prohibited
Investigations
Forwarding of charges
Advice of staff judge advocate and
reference for trial
Service of charges
President may prescribe rules
Unlawfully influencing actions of court
Duties of trial counsel & defense counsel
Sessions
Continuances
Challenges
Oaths
Statute of limitations
Former jeopardy
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Pleas of the accused
Opportunity to obtain witnesses and other
evidence
Refusal to appear or testify
Contempt
Depositions
Admissibility of records of courts of
inquiry
Voting and rulings
Number of votes required
Court to announce actions
Record of trial
Cruel & unusual punishments prohibited
Maximum limits
Effective date of sentence
Execution of confinement
Sentences: Reduction in enlisted grades
upon approval
Error of law; Lesser included offense
Action by the convening authority
Waiver or withdrawal of appeal
Appeal of the United States
Rehearings
Review by a judge advocate
Disposition of records
Review by court of military review
Review by court of military appeals
Branch offices
Review in the office of the judge advocate
general (JAG)
Appellate counsel
Execution of sentence; suspension of
sentence
Vacation of suspension
Petition for a new trial
Remission & suspension
Restoration
Finality of proceedings, findings, &
sentences
Leave required to be taken pending review
of certain courts-martial convictions
Punitive Provisions
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Principals
Accessory after the fact
Conviction of lesser-included offenses
Attempts (to commit an offense)
Conspiracy
Solicitation (to commit an offense)
Fraudulent enlistment, appointment or separation
Effecting unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation
Desertion
AWOL
Missing movement (of ship, aircraft or unit)
Contempt toward officials
Disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer
Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer
Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, NCO, or petty officer
Failure to obey order or regulation
Cruelty and maltreatment
Mutiny and sedition
Resistance, breach of arrest, and escape
Releasing prisoner without proper authority
Unlawful detention
Noncompliance with procedural rules
Misbehavior before the enemy
Subordinate compelling surrender
Improper use of countersign
Forcing a safeguard
Captured or abandoned property
Aiding the enemy
Misconduct as a prisoner
Spies
Espionage
False official statements
Military property of the US - sale, loss, damage, destruction, or wrongful disposition
Property other than property of the United States - waste, spoilage, or destruction
Improper hazarding of vessel
Drunken or reckless driving
Drunk on duty
Wrongful use, possession, etc of controlled substances
Misbehavior of sentinel or lookout
Dueling
Malingering
Riot or breach of peace
Provoking speeches or gestures
Murder
Manslaughter
Rape and carnal knowledge
Larceny and wrongful appropriation
Robbery
Forgery
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Making, drawing, or uttering check, draft, or order without sufficient funds
Maiming
Sodomy
Arson
Extortion
Assault
Burglary
Housebreaking
Perjury
Frauds against the United States
Conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman
General article*
abusing public animal, adultery, assault(indecent), assault(with intent to commit murder),
bigamy, bribery & graft, worthless checks, wrongful cohabitation, failing to pay debts disloyal
statements, disorderly conduct, drunkenness, false or unauthorized pass offenses, false pretenses,
false swearing, discharging firearm through negligence, fleeing scene of an accident,
fraternization, gambling with subordinate, negligent homicide, impersonating officers/NCO,
indecent acts or liberties with child, indecent exposure indecent language, abuses of mail system,
obstructing justice, pandering/prostitution, breaking restriction, straggling, threat or hoax,
communicating a threat, unlawful entry, carrying a concealed weapon, kidnapping, perjury, selfinjury w/out intent to avoid service, knowingly receiving/buying/concealing stolen property,
wearing unauthorized insignia/ decoration/badge/ribbon/device/or lapel button, willfully
discharging firearm (under such circumstances as to endanger human life)
Miscellaneous provisions
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Courts of inquiry
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Authority to administer oaths and to act as a notary
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Articles to be explained
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Complaints of wrongs
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Redress of inquiries to property
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Delegation by the president