Category: Army

If you receive an NCOER, or Noncommissioned Office Evaluation Report Form with negative comments or a “no” block check, the impact can be devastating to your career. You need to protect your future and submit a persuasive appeal. Here’s what you need to know about negative NCOERs and our tips for responding. Impacts of a […]

Your commander has “offered” you nonjudicial punishment, sometimes called an “Article 15,” “Office Hours,” or “Captain’s Mast.” At this point, you have a lot on the line, As we explained in a previous post, you could lose rank and pay. You could be required to do extra duty, or your freedoms could be restricted. It’s […]

One of the most common forms of “military justice” is “Article 15” — Article 15 Nonjudicial Punishment is a commander’s way of handling minor misconduct without a judicial hearing. In the Army, Air Force, and Space Force, we call these actions “Article 15,” “Nonjudicial Punishment,” or “NJP.” In the Marine Corps, they’re often referred to […]

If your commander has notified you that you may be administratively separated or discharged, you have a lot to lose. You have worked hard to build your military career, and it could all be over. You could lose your career, your paycheck, and your benefits. Depending on the characterization of your service (Honorable, General, or […]

You signed up to serve, but now your command is trying to administratively separate you. You have a lot on the line. The benefits you earned, from the G.I. Bill to disability compensation, may all depend on the type of Army administrative separation (ADSEP) you receive. At Military Justice Guides, we have helped countless clients […]

The Army General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) is a typical method that commanders use to punish Soldiers for alleged wrongdoing. Unfortunately, at Military Justice Guides, we have seen countless Soldiers face GOMORs that are likely to ruin their careers despite little to no evidence of guilt. Army Regulation (AR) 600-37 authorizes a GOMOR, but […]

We recently had a former Army Sergeant email us about a Letter of Reprimand he received almost a year ago. The Sergeant was accused of unprofessional behavior, and when he received his Letter of Reprimand, he elected not to submit a written response. He figured it was no big deal and that he’d be able […]