What does NJP mean in military?

Non-Judicial Punishment
Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice authorizes a Marine’s commanding officer to impose Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) for minor offenses without referring the Marine’s case to a court-martial.

What does NJP stand for?

Who Can Impose a Non-Judicial Punishment? In the Air Force and Army, a non-judicial punishment (“NJP”) can only be carried out by a commanding officer. This means that only an officer on actual orders designating him or her as a commander can impose a NJP.

Can an officer get NJP?

Nonjudicial punishment (NJP) refers to certain limited punishments that can be awarded for minor disciplinary offenses by a commanding officer or officer in charge to members of his/her command.

Can you get honorable discharge with NJP?

Can you still get an honorable discharge with an NJP? A minor, isolated NJP should not affect a service member receiving an honorable discharge. However, some members may receive a “General, Under Honorable Conditions” Discharge.

Do NJP follow you?

An NJP is not a conviction but it can absolutely follow you around, even after you’ve been discharged from military service.

How long does an NJP stay on your military record?

two years
How long does an NJP stay on your record? An Article 15 does become part of a service member’s official file. The exception is for E-4 and below: after two years (or PCS/ETS) any Article 15 is eliminated from the record. NJP is equivalent to civil action in that it doesn’t constitute a criminal or federal conviction.

What is a battalion level NJP?

Field Grade (Battalion Level) NJP: (Given by a Major / Lieutenant Commander or higher): Restriction: 60 days, or if combined with extra duty, 45 days. Extra duty: 45 days. Forfeiture of pay: half month’s basic pay for up to 2 months.

Does NJP show up on background check?

NJP can show up on a background check, despite your lawyer telling you it wouldn’t. Lately my office has received an uptick in calls from current and former military personnel who are outraged that their NJP/Mast/Art 15 or other form of administrative punishment popped up on a background check.

What happens after an NJP?

An NJP set aside is initiated at the command level but a letter of notification must be routed to BUPERS. BUPERS then removes the NJP and all associated punishments from the servicemember’s record, and the servicemember is restored all property, privileges, and rights lost as a result of the NJP.

How long does a NJP stay on record?

What is Max punishment for an NJP?

Court Martial Punishments

Max Punishment: Summary Court-Martial	Max Punishment: Special Court-Martial
E-4 and below: to E-1 E-5 and above: 1 pay grade	Confinement: 12 months Forfeitures: ⅔ pay for 12 months Reduction: to E-1 Discharge: Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD)

Can a sailor refuse NJP?

A military member, except under one circumstance, has the right to either accept NJP, or refuse NJP and demand trial by court-martial. The exception is for Navy and Coast Guard personnel assigned to a sea going command – they have no right to refuse NJP.

Will an NJP show up on a background check?

Can you get an NJP removed?

Requests for removal can be submitted in two ways. The first is directly to the reporting agency, e.g., OSI, NCIC, CID, etc. The second is to submit a request for removal to the Board for Correction of Military Records (each service has its own).

Is NJP a criminal charge?

Can NJP be dismissed?

If the servicemember is not guilty, the NJP is dismissed. If the servicemember is guilty, the commander will determine the punishment. The servicemember will be notified of the punishment in writing.

Does a NJP go on your record?

Since your commanding officer is the judge and jury, rather than an actual judge or jury, it does not serve as a conviction. Interestingly, it’s typically not the actual NJP itself that shows up on your record. If you were investigated or arrested by OSI/NCIS/CID then it is possible you have a record.