Legal Blotter - 1st Qtr 2016

  • Published
  • 35th Fighter Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
During 2016's 1st quarter, 14 Misawa Airmen received nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice. Commanders used the following as a means of punishment, rehabilitation, and maintaining good order and discipline.

Nonjudicial Punishments (Articles 15):
An airman first class received reduction to the grade of E-1, 30 days restriction to the limits of Misawa Air Base, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 134, UCMJ, indecent language.

An airman first class received reduction to the grade of E-1, suspended forfeiture of $783 pay per month for two months, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 111, UCMJ, drunken operation of a vehicle; and one violation of Article 134, UCMJ, fleeing scene of accident.

An airman first class received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-2, forfeiture of $608 pay, 30 days restriction to the limits of Misawa Air Base, 30 days extra duty, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 108, UCMJ, damage to military property; and one violation of Article 134, UCMJ, drunkenness.

An airman first class received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-1, a reduction to the grade of E-2, 45 days restriction to the limits of Misawa Air Base, 45 days extra duty, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 111, UCMJ, drunken operation of a vehicle.

A senior airman received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-3, 60 days restriction to the limits of Misawa Air Base, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 92, UCMJ, dereliction in the performance of duties.

A senior airman received a reduction to the grade of E-2, 45 days restriction to the limits of Misawa Air Base, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 86, UCMJ, absence without leave; and one violation of Article 107, UCMJ, false official statement.

A senior airman received a reduction to the grade of E-2, 45 days restriction to the limits of Misawa Air Base, 14 days extra duty, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 86, UCMJ, absence without leave.

A staff sergeant received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-4, forfeiture of $535 pay per month for two months, 16 days extra duty, and a reprimand for two violations of Art 134, UCMJ, indecent language and drunkenness.

A staff sergeant received a reduction to the grade of E-4, forfeiture of $1,241 pay per month for 2 months, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 92, UCMJ, dereliction in the performance of duties.

A staff sergeant received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-4, forfeiture of $325 pay per month for 2 months, and a reprimand for one violation of Article 107, UCMJ, false official statement; and one violation of Article 134, UCMJ, disorderly conduct, drunkenness.

A staff sergeant received a suspended reduction to the grade of E-4, 30 days extra duty (suspended), and a reprimand for one violation of Article 128, UCMJ, assault; and one violation of Article 134, UCMJ, communicating a threat.

A staff sergeant received a reduction to the grade of E-4, 45 days restriction to the limits of Misawa Air Base, 45 days extra duty, and a reprimand for two violations of Article 92, UCMJ, dereliction in the performance of duties.

A technical sergeant received a reduction to the grade of E-5 and a reprimand for one violation of Article 92, UCMJ, failure to obey order; and one violation of Article 128, UCMJ, assault.

A senior master sergeant received a reduction to the grade of E-7 and a reprimand for one violation of Article 92, UCMJ, dereliction in the performance of duties; and one violation of Article 134, UCMJ, adultery.

Summary Court-Martial:
A senior airman was sentenced to seven days confinement and a reprimand for one violation of Article 87, UCMJ, missing movement; one violation of Article 89, UCMJ, disrespect toward superior commissioned officer; three violations of Article 91, UCMJ, insubordinate conduct toward noncommissioned officer; two violations of Article 128, UCMJ, assault; and one violation of Article 134, UCMJ, disorderly conduct, drunkenness.

Administrative Discharges:
Two airmen received an Under Honorable Conditions (General) Administrative Discharge for Misconduct: a pattern of misconduct.

An airman first class received an Honorable Administrative Discharge for Unsatisfactory Performance:  failure to meet minimum fitness standards.

Misawa Civilian Adjudication Program (MCAP):
Eight dependents were ordered to complete 230 combined hours of community service. Three dependents were also banned from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service for a total of 390 days. One dependent's 4EJ was suspended for 180 days.