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Believe it or not, you can still be demoted when you make rank in the United States Space Force. Although most demotions occur when a Guardian violates the Uniform Code of Military Justice, there are ways for your command to take your rank even if you did not commit a crime or serious misconduct. Read […]

If you are enlisted in the Air Force or the Space Force, you know what happens every year around the same time -- your command writes an evaluation of your performance, known as an Enlisted Performance Report (EPR). However, when you receive a negative rating or comment in your EPR, it is called a "Referral […]

If you are an officer in the Air Force or the Space Force, you know what happens every year around the same time -- your command writes an evaluation of your performance, known as an Officer Performance Report (OPR). However, when you receive a negative rating or comment in your OPR, it is called a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Believe it or not, when you make rank in the United States Air Force, you can still be demoted. Although most demotions occur when an Airman violates the Uniform Code of Military Justice, there are ways for your command to take your rank even if you did not commit a crime or serious misconduct. Read […]

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 discharge 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 Space Force discharge you receive. At Military Justice Guides, we have helped countless clients deal with […]