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Army stands up Special Trial Counsel with independent authority for 13 UCMJ offenses
January 2, 2024 — The Congressionally mandated Office of Special Trial Counsel officially stood up on Dec. 28, 2023, with independent prosecution and referral authority for 13 UCMJ offenses known as “covered offenses.”... MORE

Program provides legal services for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault
May 4, 2021 — Survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault can seek legal assistance through a pilot program at Joint Base San Antonio specializing in protecting their rights and guiding them through the legal process... MORE

Interpersonal Violence Victims’ Legal Services Pilot Program

Air Force says CBD products not ok to use, may cause positive drug test
November 19, 2019 — Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no... MORE

Cannabidiol (CBD) oil and related products are prohibited under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Air Force Instruction 36-3208. Because of this, military service members should avoid using any product with CBD as it could result in a positive drug test.

Uniform code of military justice changes
January 3, 2019 — Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Military Justice Act of 2016 instated the most reform to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial in decades, modernizing dated aspects of the military justice system while also providing transparency. ... MORE

Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Military Justice Act of 2016 will instate the most reform to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial in decades, modernizing dated aspects of the military justice system while also providing transparency.

Federal laws keep marijuana illegal for military members
November 21, 2018 — Although the legalization of recreational and/or medicinal use of marijuana is growing at the state level, it is important to understand that federal law has not changed concerning the matter. This notice is intended to serve as a reminder that the use of marijuana, cannabidiol, cannabinoid derivatives, and THC-infused products is prohibited for military members. Wrongful use and/or possession of these substances is unlawful under the Uniform Code of Military Justice via Article 112A... MORE

Although the legalization of recreational and/or medicinal use of marijuana is growing at the state level, it is important to understand that federal law has not changed concerning the matter. This notice is intended to serve as a reminder that the use of marijuana, cannabidiol, cannabinoid derivatives, and THC-infused products is prohibited for military members. Wrongful use and/or possession of these substances is unlawful under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) via Article 112A.

Court-martial, crimes and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
August 16, 2018 — During the month of July, JBSA Air Force and Army commanders administered numerous non-judicial punishments actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code Of Military Justice... MORE

Courts-martial, crimes and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
May 22, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Judge Advocate General completed two Air Force courts-martial in the month of April 2018. Also during the month of April, Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

Changes to UCMJ: Military Justice Act of 2016 brings about training
May 17, 2018 — With the new changes to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice, the Army’s Military Justice Legislation Training Team, or MJLTT, recently conducted a two-day course at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The course was mandatory for all Army judge advocates, and military and civilian paralegals... MORE

Lt. Col. Sara Root, chief of the Army’s Military Justice Legislation Training Team, assigned to office of The Judge Advocate Genera -criminal law division, briefs commanders and first sergeants May 5-6 on the changes to the Uniformed Code of Military Justice inside the Roc Drill Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. During the two-day course, attendees learned about the Military Justice Act of 2016, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2019.

Legally speaking: what an administrative demotion means
April 19, 2018 — An administrative demotion is a quality force management tool commanders have to help ensure a quality enlisted force. Administrative demotions are intended to place airmen at a rank commensurate with their skill level and ability... MORE

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
April 18, 2018 — The Joint Base San Antonio Judge Advocate General completed three Air Force courts-martial during the month of March. The results of a court-martial are not final until the clemency and/or appeals process is completed. Also during March, Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
March 22, 2018 — The punishments imposed reflect the commander’s determination of an appropriate punishment after considering the circumstances of the offense and the offender’s record... MORE

There are three different types of courts martial; general, summary and special. In a general court martial, the maximum punishment for a guilty verdict is higher than that of a summary or special trial.

Updates to UCMJ criminalize unauthorized distribution of sexual imagery
February 13, 2018 — The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, which became law in December, provides the military justice system new tools to prosecute service members who maliciously distribute sexually explicit images of others, or what is commonly referred to as "revenge porn." ... MORE

The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, which became law in December, provides the military justice system new tools to prosecute service members who maliciously distribute sexually explicit images of others.

Crime, punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
December 18, 2017 — During the month of November, Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The punishments imposed reflect the commander’s determination of an appropriate punishment after considering the circumstances of the offense and the offender’s record. ... MORE

Courts-martial, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio
October 18, 2017 — During the month of September, there was one court-martial of an Air Force member and one court-martial of an Army member at Joint Base San Antonio. Joint Base San Antonio Air Force and Army commanders also administered a variety of non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

Senior enlisted advisors say social misconduct violates Army values
May 11, 2017 — During a town hall, Army senior enlisted leaders addressed a hot-button issue recently thrust into the national spotlight ─ Soldiers’ online conduct... MORE