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The Military Commander and the Law
(2009 electronic update of 2008 edition)
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: LEGAL ISSUES SPECIFIC TO THE COMMANDER 
................ 1
 
Sources of Command Authority ..................................................................................... 2
 
Command Succession ..................................................................................................... 4
 
Functions of the Staff Judge Advocate ........................................................................... 7
 
Personal Liability of Commanders and Supervisors ...................................................... 9
 
Article 138 Complaints ................................................................................................. 12
 
Special Court-Martial Convening Authority Duties ..................................................... 15
 
Unlawful Command Influence ..................................................................................... 17
 
Serving as a Court Member .......................................................................................... 19
 
Testifying as a Witness ................................................................................................. 22
 
CHAPTER TWO: QUALITY FORCE MANAGEMENT
.......................................... 25
 
Administrative Counselings, Admonitions, and Reprimands....................................... 26
 
Unfavorable Information Files ..................................................................................... 33
 
Control Rosters ............................................................................................................. 36
 
Administrative Demotions ............................................................................................ 38
 
Selective Reenlistment .................................................................................................. 41
 
Officer and Enlisted Performance Reports ................................................................... 43
 
Officer Promotion Propriety Actions ............................................................................ 46
 
Enlisted Promotion Propriety Actions .......................................................................... 49
 
CHAPTER THREE: NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENT UNDER ARTICLE 15
....... 53
 
 Nonjudicial Punishment Overview and Procedures ..................................................... 54
 
Supplementary Nonjudicial Punishment Actions ......................................................... 61
 
Vacating Suspended Nonjudicial Punishment .............................................................. 64
 
The Remotivation Program........................................................................................... 66
 
Quality Force Management Effects of Nonjudicial Punishment .................................. 68
 
CHAPTER FOUR: ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION FROM THE AIR FORCE
.............................................................................................................................. 71
 
Involuntary Separation of Enlisted Members: General Considerations ....................... 72
 
Involuntary Separation of Enlisted Members: Reasons For Discharge ........................ 76
 
Involuntary Separation of Enlisted Members: Procedures ........................................... 84
 
Involuntary Separation of Enlisted Members: Probation and Rehabilitation ............... 87
 
Voluntary Separation of Enlisted Members Prior to Expiration of Term of Service ... 91
 
Officer Separations ....................................................................................................... 93
 
Administrative Separation of Reservists ...................................................................... 99
 
Loss of Veterans’ Benefits.......................................................................................... 101
 
 
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CHAPTER FIVE: CRIMINAL AND MILITARY JUSTICE
.................................. 103
 
GenerallyInstallation Jurisdiction ......................................................................................... 104
 
Federal Magistrate Program ................................................................................. 107
 
Court-Martial Jurisdiction Under the UCMJ ........................................................ 109
 
A Commander’s Guide to the AFOSI .................................................................. 113
 
Functions of the Area Defense Counsel ............................................................... 121
 
Military Magistrate Program ................................................................................ 122
 
 National Security Cases ........................................................................................ 123
 
Sexual Assault Response and Prevention ............................................................. 125
 
Air Force Victim and Witness Assistance Program ............................................. 134
 
Transitional Compensation for Victims of Abuse ................................................ 136
 
Media Relations in Military Justice Matters ......................................................... 138
 
Criminal InvestigationsArrest By Civil Authorities ................................................................................... 143
 
Advising Suspects of Rights ................................................................................. 146
 
Inspections and Searches ...................................................................................... 150
 
Preliminary Inquiry into Reported Offenses ......................................................... 157
 
Military Justice Actions and the Inspector General .............................................. 158
 
Court-Martial ProceduresPreparation, Preferral, and Processing of Charges ............................................... 160
 
Pretrial Confinement ............................................................................................. 162
 
Pretrial Restraint ................................................................................................... 166
 
Immunity ............................................................................................................... 168
 
Pretrial Agreements .............................................................................................. 170
 
Trial Format .......................................................................................................... 173
 
Confidentiality and Privileged Communication ................................................... 175
 
Use of Information in the PIF and Rehabilitation Testimony at Trial .................. 179
 
Post-Trial Matters, Convening Authority Action, and Appeals ........................... 180
 
Air Force Return to Duty Program ....................................................................... 182
 
CHAPTER SIX: PERSONNEL ISSUES FOR THE COMMANDER – GENERALLY
................................................................................................................. 183
 
Total Force: Reserve and National Guard Forces ....................................................... 184
 
Return of Military Personnel, Employees, and Family Members from Overseas for Trial ....................................................................................................................... 187
 
Drug Abuse ................................................................................................................. 190
 
Alcohol Abuse ............................................................................................................ 197
 
Freedom of Information Act ....................................................................................... 205
 
Privacy Act ................................................................................................................. 209
 
Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Commissary Benefits ............................ 213
 
Driving Privileges ....................................................................................................... 216
 
Debarment ................................................................................................................... 219
 
 
iiiFree Speech, Demonstrations, and Open Houses ....................................................... 221
 
Private Organizations .................................................................................................. 224
 
Religious Accommodation and Command Action ..................................................... 226
 
CHAPTER SEVEN: PERSONNEL ISSUES FOR THE COMMANDER – MILITARY MEMBERS
................................................................................................ 229
 
Humanitarian Reassignments/Deferments .................................................................. 230
 
The Air Force Urinalysis Program ............................................................................. 232
 
Fraternization and Unprofessional Relationships ....................................................... 239
 
Hazing ......................................................................................................................... 242
 
FinancesPersonal Bankruptcy ............................................................................................. 244
 
Financial Responsibility ....................................................................................... 245
 
Bad Checks ........................................................................................................... 248
 
FamilyChild Abuse, Child Neglect, and Spousal Abuse ................................................. 249
 
Adoption Reimbursement ..................................................................................... 252
 
Paternity Claims .................................................................................................... 254
 
Civilian Jury Service by Military Members ............................................................... 255
 
Medical and Mental HealthAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) ................................................ 257
 
Anthrax Immunizations ........................................................................................ 261
 
Commander Directed Mental Health Evaluations ................................................ 264
 
Limited Privilege Suicide Prevention Program .................................................... 268
 
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule ..... 272
 
Duty Status/Fitness for DutyPersonnel Reliability Program .............................................................................. 276
 
Lautenberg Amendment ....................................................................................... 280
 
Conscientious Objection to Military Service ........................................................ 283
 
Homosexual Conduct ............................................................................................ 286
 
Fitness Program .................................................................................................... 294
 
Unauthorized Absence .......................................................................................... 300
 
Line of Duty Determinations ................................................................................ 303
 
Disability Evaluation System ............................................................................... 306
 
Officer Grade Determinations .............................................................................. 309
 
Tattoos/Brands, Body Piercing, and Body Alteration ................................................ 311
 
CHAPTER EIGHT: PERSONNEL ISSUES FOR THE COMMANDER – FAMILY AND NEXT OF KIN
..................................................................................... 315
 
Family Member Misconduct ....................................................................................... 316
 

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