Article 31 of Uniform Code of Military Justice (10 U.S.C. § 831) protects service members against compulsory self-incrimination and requires that they be informed of the alleged offense before being questioned.

The elements of false official statement under Article 107, UCMJ are: That the accused signed a certain official document or made a certain official statement; That the false document or statement was made with the intent to deceive.

Any failure by a member of the United States Armed Forces to appear before his unit, organization, or place of duty at the prescribed time and without authority will be subject to Article 86 of the UCMJ: Absence without Leave.

A service member of the United States Armed Forces who is found to have hazarded a U.S. vessel—either intentionally or through neglect—will be charged for the improper hazarding of a vessel under Article 110 of the UCMJ.

Understanding Article 113 (Drunken or Reckless Operation of a Vehicle, Aircraft, or Vessel) of the UCMJ. It is operating or physically controlling a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft with such a high degree of negligence that if death were caused, the accused would have committed involuntary manslaughter, at least.

Fraternization? There are several punitive articles relating to relationships and professional conduct including Articles 92, 93, 93a, 132, and 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice, depending on a person’s status.

The maximum punishment according to Article 134 (Fraternization) is a Dismissal, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for two years. The crime of fraternization under the UCMJ consists of five elements.

Fraternization Fraternization in the military is addressed under Article 134 of the UCMJ, also known as the “General Article,” which is a list of prohibited conduct that is of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces or is prejudicial to good order and discipline.

The elements under ‘contempt or disrespect’ include: • Doing or failing to do certain acts or directing certain behavior at the officer. • Using certain language. • Being disrespectful to the rank and state of the officer. DEFENSE ARTICLE 91. There is a way to defend yourself in subject to the UCMJ Article 91.