LEGAL
This is the military's criminal code.
What is the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)?
This is the process of gathering evidence and facts for a legal case or administrative action. homeostasis discovered
What is an investigation?
A PS may assist a sailor in preparing this document for a non-judicial punishment hearing.
What is a statement of the member?
A YN is often responsible for typing and formatting this legal document, which is a record of a non-judicial punishment hearing.
What is a Report and Disposition of Offense(s) (NAVPERS 1626/7)?
This is the U.S. Navy's official song, often played at formal events and graduations.
What is "Anchors Aweigh"?
This is the formal, written accusation of a crime, which initiates a court-martial.
What are Charges and Specifications?
This document, also known as a "no-contact order," legally prohibits a service member from contacting or communicating with a specific person.
What is a Military Protective Order (MPO)?
A PS is responsible for maintaining and updating this, which includes records of any disciplinary actions.
What is a member's service record?
A YN may be tasked with preparing the official correspondence for this, which is a request to a higher authority to review a legal matter.
What is a request for mast?
This naval term refers to the left side of a ship when looking forward.
What is port?
This type of court-martial is for the most serious offenses.
What is a General Court-Martial?
This is a discharge that is less than honorable but not as severe as a dishonorable discharge, often impacting veteran's benefits.
What is a General (Under Honorable Conditions) Discharge?
This type of separation from the Navy is often processed by a PS and can have legal implications for the service member's benefits.
What is an administrative separation (ADSEP)?
A YN plays a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy of this log, which may be used as evidence in a legal proceeding.
What is the ship's deck log?
A Navy O-7 is known by this rank, often the first flag officer rank.
What is Rear Admiral (lower half)?
The right to remain silent and the right to an attorney are part of this Article.
What is Article 31 of the UCMJ?
This senior JAG Corps officer serves as the principal legal advisor to a high-level commander.
What is a Staff Judge Advocate (SJA)?
A PS may be involved in processing the paperwork for this legal action, which restricts a sailor to a specific area.
What is restriction?
This legal instruction, often prepared and routed by a YN, details the command's policies on various matters.
What is a command instruction?
This U.S. Navy base is the largest naval base in the world by population.
What is Naval Station Norfolk?
This is the Navy's legal corps, providing legal services to the Navy and its personnel.
What is the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps?
This is the highest military court in the United States, and it is the final appellate court for all military justice cases.
What is the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF)?
A PS would assist in the preparation of the documentation for this legal proceeding, which can result in a punitive discharge.
What is a court-martial?
A YN might be responsible for preparing this document, which is a sworn written statement used as evidence.
What is an affidavit?
This numbered fleet is responsible for naval operations in and around Europe and Africa.
What is the 6th Fleet?