ns 101 navy regulations & the uniform code of military justice (ucmj)

NS 101NS 101

Navy Regulations & the Navy Regulations & the

Uniform Code of Military Uniform Code of Military

Justice (UCMJ)Justice (UCMJ)

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps U.S. Navy and Marine Corps

Core ValuesCore Values

Honor

Commitment

Courage

Navy Regulations

U.S. Navy RegulationsU.S. Navy Regulations

Principal regulatory document of the Department

of the Navy (DON).

Endowed with the sanction of Law.

Issued by the Secretary of the Navy to maintain

good order and discipline within the Navy.

No other directive in the DON may conflict,

alter, or amend U.S. Navy Regulations.

U.S. Navy RegulationsU.S. Navy Regulations

CNO is responsible for ensuring Navy Regs

conform to the needs of the DON.

Supplies specific information on duties,

rights, and responsibilities.

Violations are punishable under the Uniform

Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Some regulations apply to USMC.

U.S. NavyU.S. Navy RegulationsRegulations

Chap 1 Statutory Authority Chap 2 Department of the Navy Chap 3-8 Duties of SECNAV,

CMC, CNO, Commanders, COs

Chap 9 Senior Officer Present Duties

U.S. Navy RegulationsU.S. Navy Regulations

Chap 10 Precedence, Authority and Command

Chap 11 General Regulations Chap 12 Flags, Pennants, Honors,

Ceremonies and Customs

What if ….?What if ….?

The The UUniform niform CCode of ode of MMilitary ilitary JJusticeustice

( UCMJ )( UCMJ )

UCMJUCMJ

Origin: Congress adopted the UCMJ in

1950 – applies to all services.

Purpose: seeks to promote good order,

high moral and discipline.

Scope: applies to every aspect of military

life

UCMJUCMJPersonnel subject to the UCMJ:

– Active duty personnel

– Reservists on active duty

– Midshipmen of the Naval Academy

– Retired personnel receiving benefits

– Civilians under martial law

– Civilians during times of peace are exempt from the UCMJ

Sample Punitive ArticlesSample Punitive Articles

Article 85 Desertion

Article 86 Unauthorized absence

Article 87 Missing movement

Article 88 Contempt toward

officials

Sample Punitive ArticlesSample Punitive Articles

Article 89 Disrespect toward superior

commissioned officer

Article 92 Failure to obey order or regulation

Article 99 Misbehavior before the enemy

Article 112 Drunk on Duty

Adjudication of offensesAdjudication of offenses

Judicially

Administratively – i.e. non-judicially

Adjudication - judicialAdjudication - judicial

Courts Martial

- Formal setting formal process

- Court room

- Judge, lawyers, jury

- Rules of law, procedures

- Oversight, review, appeals

Courts MartialCourts Martial

General Court Martial

Special Court Martial

Summary Court Martial

Adjudication - nonjudicialAdjudication - nonjudicial

Nonjudical punishment ( NJP )

- Preceded by an investigation

- Administrative hearing

- CO weighs findings of investigation,

evidence, extenuating circumstances, etc.

- CO determines guilt / innocence and

amount/type of punishment

PunishmentsPunishmentsReprimand, Fines, Restriction Extra DutyReduction in Grade / RateCorrectional CustodyArrest in Quarters ( officers only )Confinement ( the Brig, i.e. jail, prison )Confinement with hard laborConfinement on bread & waterBad conduct discharge, Dishonorable dischargeLife imprisonment, Death penalty

Questions?Questions?

Your task:Your task:

Remember your Core Remember your Core

Values, be true, and do Values, be true, and do

the best you can.the best you can.