What happens if you fail a military drug test?
Most armed service members know when they return to their unit after the holidays or other periods of leave, they will likely be subjected to military drug testing. A positive military drug test result can impact their military career and may even result in court-martial charges.
Military Records Correction
The secretary of a military branch, acting through a board for correction of military records (BCMR), has the authority to change any military record when necessary to correct an error or remove an injustice.
UCMJ Article 79: Conviction of Offense Charged, Lesser Included Offenses, and Attempts.
Conviction of Offense Charged, Lesser Included Offenses, and Attempts- Article 79 of the UCMJ includes an array of charges that may be divided into four.
UCMJ Article 78: Accessory After the Fact
The accused must have had knowledge of the crime committed and must have done something to benefit the offender AFTER the crime was committed. The benefits could range from something as simple as offering the offender a “safe place to stay” to something as complex as assisting the principal in destroying evidence.
Jonathan W. Crisp, Owner of Crisp and Associates LLC, weighs in on Non-Judicial Punishment
Article 15s/Mast/Non-judicial punishment can have almost as devastating an effect on one’s career as an actual court-martial. The effect it can have is often dictated by the current OPTEMPO and command climate.
Administrative Separation and Deployment Readiness
There has been a recent push throughout all military branches to decrease the number of “non-deployable” troops. The Army Chief of Staff recently stated that he wants 100% of military personnel ready to deploy by 2023. As part of this push, the Pentagon rolled out the “deploy-or-out” policy, effective 1 October 2018.
Misconceptions About Sexual Assault in the Military
In today’s military environment, every military member is required to attend training related to sexual assault response and sexual assault prevention, often referred to as “SARC” or “SHARP.” Sadly, the information provided in these training sessions often contradicts military law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
History of Memorial Day
Most people understand that Memorial Day is more than family outings and parades. It has a much deeper meaning.
The Importance of an Honorable Discharge
We speak with many veterans who are seeking an honorable discharge. There are many reasons why people want an honorable discharge, but a recurrent theme is that the veteran wants to reclaim their honor, integrity, and good name.
