UCMJ

The UCMJ is the federal law that establishes the military justice system. It covers crimes from Article 86 (Absence Without Leave) to Article 134 (General Article, covering conduct unbecoming). The UCMJ applies to active-duty members, reservists on active orders, and cadets. Violations can result in non-judicial punishment (Article 15/NJP), court-martial, reduction in rank, or imprisonment.