Category: Marine Corps

If you are a Sailor or Marine that receives an adverse FITREP, 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 adverse FITREPs and our tips for responding. Impacts of an Adverse FITREP The first and most obvious […]

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 Marine Corps administrative separation (ADSEP) you receive. At Military Justice Guides, we have helped countless […]