Inside the Different Types of Court-Martials in the Military
Understanding the types of court-martials in the military is crucial for service members facing legal issues.
Enhancing Your Military Discharge for Better Access to VA Disability Benefits
One of the most critical factors in determining eligibility for VA service-connected disability benefits is the character of discharge from military service. Veterans who receive anything other than an honorable discharge may face challenges in accessing the benefits they rightfully deserve…
Military Discharge Types Defined
A military discharge characterization of service is a designation assigned to a service member upon separation. The characterization is based on the service member’s performance while in the military.
How To Get Your Reenlistment Code Changed?
The secretary of a military branch acts through a board to correct military records (BCMR). They can change any military record to correct an error or remove an injustice, including reenlistment code.
Military Sexual Assault Reform Fails to Pass Senate
For two years in a row, a plan aimed at removing sexual assault crimes from the military justice system failed to pass the Senate. New York Democrat Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sponsored the measure.
Can Jurisdiction Affect a Desertion Case?
People often wonder the differences between a deserter apprehended by local, state, or military police. The question is valid.
Sailor to be Tried for Attempted Murder of Fellow Sailor
NORFOLK, Va. A sailor being treated for mental health issues and accused of stabbing another sailor at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center in 2014 will now be tried for attempted murder in military court, the Navy announced on Sep. 28, 2015.
Should Veterans on Death Row Get Special Treatment
In 2009, wounded war veteran J. Davis received a Purple Heart four decades after fighting in Vietnam. He received his medal. However, the trophy was removed, and his shackles were replaced.
Murder
A Fort Hood soldier recently killed three people, including his 28-year-old wife. He then turned the gun on himself. Thus, making this the third murder-suicide involving troops stationed at Fort Hood in less than a year. In recent years, Fort Hood has been the center of several gruesome incidents.
Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman
Under Article 133 of the United States Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman is an offense that subjects a service member to a court-martial.
