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Define Infraction
Breaches in military discipline
define Arrest
The restraint of a person by an order directing that person to remain within certain specified limits.
Military trials are also known as
Court-martial
Define General Court-martial
highest military tribunal
What does the empty chair represent
depicts an unknown face, representing no specific Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine, but all who are not here with us
yellow candle and its ribbon
symbolize the everlasting hope for a joyous reunion with those yet accounted for
Define Light punishment
Prompt and just for first offense and may serve far better than a severe one
Instead of arrest, an accused person may be ____ to a specified area.
restricted
Define Charges and specifications
details of the infraction
Define Peremptory challenge
A challenge if exercises can dismiss a member from court duties
What does the bible represent on the POW/MIA table?
faith in a higher power and the pledge to our country, founded as one nation under God
white tablecloth
draped over the table represents the purity of their response to our country's call to arms
What manual states what when offenses against good order and discipline are punished by proper naval authority, punishment is imposed for three reasons.
Bluejacket’s Manual
Define Confinement
Physical restraint depriving a person of freedom, normally in brig or jail.
Three types of court martial:
Summary
Special
General
Define Screening mast
Prior to captain’s mast, the preliminary mast held by the Executive Officer.
What does the black napkin represent?
emptiness these Soldiers have left in the hearts of their families and friends. A Purple Heart can be pinned to the napkin
table smaller than the others
symbolizes the frailty of one prisoner alone against their oppressors
Three reasons for impose punishment:
- To deter offenders form breaking rules again
- To encourage them to do their duty
- To set an example
Two basic classes of official naval disciplinary action:
-Captain’s mast or NJP
-Court martial
Define Summary Court martial
convened by the Commanding Officer to administer prompt justice for relatively minor offenses through a simple court procedure
-summary court officer represents both the government and accused
-Punishment similar to those at captain’s mast
Define Mitigation or extenuation
circumstances that might tend to provide some plausible reason for the offense of lessen the punishment imposed.
Slices of lemon
bitter fate
single red rose
reminds us our our families and loved ones. The red ribbon represents the love of our country, which inspired them to answer the nation's call
define Apprehension
Taking of a person into custody
Captain’s Mast is also known as
NJP (nonjudicial punishment)
Define Special Court Martial-
can be convened by CO to try cases involving offenses that warrant greater punishment than a summary court can award.
-the convening authority may have a military judge
Define Bad conduct discharge
awarded by either a special court-martial or a general court martial
Inverted wine glass
reminds us that our distinguished comrades cannot be with us to drink the toast or join in the festivities of the evening
salt upon the bread plate
tears of their families
Define Dishonorable
Awarded only by a general court martial
round table
our concern for them is never-ending