How many pending articles in the UCMJ?
How Many Articles Exist Under the UCMJ? There are 146 articles in the U.C.M.J, along with 12 sub-articles, bringing the number to 158. Not all of these articles are punitive.
What is the general article of the UCMJ?
Since 1951, Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) has been the general article for all branches of the military. Article 134 is a “catch-all” for many offenses that are not covered by other specific articles of the UCMJ. These other offenses, including their elements and punishments,…
Is there any article in the UCMJ that punishes?
There are 119 punitive articles under the UCMJ. You could be charged with any one or more of them, depending on the situation. Each situation is unique and the specifics of the case will dictate what or how you could be charged. As all the Articles are federal crimes, none are ‘minor’, although the punishment will vary depending on the violation.
UCMJ PUNITIVE ARTICLES