July 2011 Article 15s Published Aug. 24, 2011 By 28th Bomb Wing Legal office ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- An airman first class from the 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for one specification of failure to obey a lawful order. Punishment consisted of reduction to airman basic and forfeiture of $733 for two months. An airman first class from the 28th AMXS received an Article 15 for one specification of failure to obey a lawful order. Punishment consisted of reduction to airman basic, 30 days of extra duty and a reprimand. An airman first class from the 28th AMXS received an Article 15 for one specification of failure to obey a lawful order. Punishment consisted of reduction to airman basic, 30 days of extra duty, 30 days of restriction and a reprimand. An airman first class from the 28th Bomb Wing received an Article 15 for one specification of failure to go. Punishment consisted of reduction to airman, 14 days of extra duty and a reprimand. A senior airman from the 28th Force Support Squadron received an Article 15 for one specification of dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of suspended reduction to airman first class, suspended forfeiture of pay $100 for two months, seven days of extra duty and a reprimand. A senior airman from the 28th Maintenance Squadron received an Article 15 for one specification of dereliction of duty. Punishment consisted of suspended reduction to airman first class and forfeiture of $400 for two months. A senior airman from the 28th MXS received an Article 15 for one specification of adultery. Punishment consisted of reduction to the rank of airman basic, 45 days of extra duty and a reprimand. A senior airman from the 28th FSS received an Article 15 for one specification of failure to obey a lawful order. Punishment consisted of reduction to airman first class, 45 days of extra duty and a reprimand. An airman first class from the Air Force Financial Services Center received an Article 15 for one specification of driving under the influence. Punishment consisted of reduction airman, suspended reduction to airman basic, forfeiture of pay $733 for two months, 20 days restriction and 20 days of extra duty. An airman first class from the AFFSC received an Article 15 for one specification of failure to go. Punishment consisted of suspended forfeiture of $975 for two months and a reprimand. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 15 provides commanders the authority to impose nonjudicial punishment. Nonjudicial punishment provides commanders with an essential and prompt means to maintain good order, morale, and discipline. It also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. NJP is considered when other nonpunitive disciplinary measures - such as counseling, letters of reprimand, and administrative withholding of privileges - are not effective. By imposing NJP fairly, swiftly and efficiently, the commander promotes good order and discipline within the unit. The rules and procedures for NJP administration are governed by Air Force Instruction 51-202, Nonjudicial Punishment.