CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. –
Several members of Charleston AFB received the following non-judicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice during February.
The maximum punishment under Article 15 depends on the rank of the member being offered the Article 15 and the rank of the officer imposing punishment. If the commander finds a military member committed the charged offense, the commander can then determine the member's punishment based on the severity of the offense, the circumstances surrounding the offense, previous misconduct and any matters in mitigation or extenuation presented by the member.
A 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for damaging military property. The punishment consisted of forfeiture of $275, 10 days extra duty and a reprimand.
A 437th Logistics Readiness Squadron airman received an Article 15 for failing to report for duty on diverse occasions. The punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic and a reprimand.
A 437 LRS airman first class received an Article 15 for consuming alcohol while under the legal age of 21 years old. The punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman (suspended), 45 days extra duty and a reprimand.
A 437th Maintenance Operations Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for failing to keep his dorm room in a neat and safe manner. The punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic (suspended) and 30 days extra duty.
A 437th Maintenance Squadron airman first class received an Article 15 for wrongful use of marijuana. The punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman basic, 30 days extra duty and a reprimand.
A 437th Security Forces Squadron airman received an Article 15 for wrongfully communicating a threat and wrongful use of intoxicating substance. The punishment consisted of reduction to airman basic and a reprimand.
A 437 SFS airman first class received an Article 15 for making a false official statement and sleeping on post. The punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman, forfeiture of $250 per month for two months (suspended) and a reprimand.
A 437 SFS airman first class received an Article 15 for consuming alcohol while under the legal age of 21 years old. The punishment consisted of reduction to the grade of airman, forfeiture of $250 per month for two months (suspended) and a reprimand.