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This document serves as a guide for Officers in Charge and Commanding Officers when faced with the task of executing Star Fleet Nonjudicial Disciplinary Procedures, and is not meant to replace the Star Fleet Uniform Code of Military Justice. | This document serves as a guide for Officers in Charge and Commanding Officers when faced with the task of executing Star Fleet Nonjudicial Disciplinary Procedures, and is not meant to replace the Star Fleet Uniform Code of Military Justice. | ||
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Nonjudicial discipline (NJD) refers to certain limited disciplinary measures that can be awarded for minor offenses by a commanding officer or officer in charge to members of their command. In Star Fleet, nonjudicial discipline proceedings are referred to as “Captain's mast.” In the Star Fleet Marine Corps, the process is called “office hours.” Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (SFUCMJ) provides the basic law concerning nonjudicial disciplinary procedures. | Nonjudicial discipline (NJD) refers to certain limited disciplinary measures that can be awarded for minor offenses by a commanding officer or officer in charge to members of their command. In Star Fleet, nonjudicial discipline proceedings are referred to as “Captain's mast.” In the Star Fleet Marine Corps, the process is called “office hours.” Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (SFUCMJ) provides the basic law concerning nonjudicial disciplinary procedures. | ||
As a preliminary matter, it should be noted that NJD is not a criminal trial, but rather an administrative proceeding, primarily corrective in nature, designed to deal with minor disciplinary infractions without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. As a result, the standard of proof applicable at Article 15 hearings is a “preponderance of the evidence” vice “beyond a reasonable doubt.” | As a preliminary matter, it should be noted that NJD is not a criminal trial, but rather an administrative proceeding, primarily corrective in nature, designed to deal with minor disciplinary infractions without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. As a result, the standard of proof applicable at Article 15 hearings is a “preponderance of the evidence” vice “beyond a reasonable doubt.” | ||
In Star Fleet and SF Marine Corps, nonjudicial discipline may be imposed by an “Officer in Charge.” The Term “Officer in Charge” does not mean an “OIC,” as a job title, but rather a specific officer in the chain of command immediately in charge of the individual(s) facing NJD. | In Star Fleet and the SF Marine Corps, nonjudicial discipline may be imposed by an “Officer in Charge.” The Term “Officer in Charge” does not mean an “OIC,” as a job title, but rather a specific officer in the chain of command immediately in charge of the individual(s) facing NJD. | ||
“Mast,” and “office hours” are procedures whereby the commanding officer or officer in charge may:<br> | “Mast,” and “office hours” are procedures whereby the commanding officer or officer in charge may:<br> | ||
(1) Make inquiry into the facts surrounding minor offenses allegedly committed by a member of his command;<br> | (1) Make inquiry into the facts surrounding minor offenses allegedly committed by a member of his command;<br> | ||
