Better Administration Of The Military's Article 15 Punishments For Minor Offenses Is Needed V. FPCD-80-19

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FPCD-80-19 1 (1980-09-02)

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BY1IHE U,S, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE

Report To The Secretary Of Defense

Better Administration Of The

Military's Article 15 Punishments

For Minor Offenses Is Needed

Article 15 is the most frequently used means
of punishment for minor offenses in the mili-
tary, It is an important tool that commanders
can use to deter misconduct, maintain disci-
pline, and encourage service members to im-
prove their performance.

While effective most of the time, the services
need to better administer and monitor the use
of article 15 to maximize its potential bene-
fits. GAO found that disparities in using article
15 can lead to low morale and job performance.
Although intended as a minor disciplinary ac-
tion, a record of article 15 punishments can
stigmatize a service member's career and lead
to an involuntary separation with a less than
honorable discharge.

GAO makes several recommendations to the
Secretary of Defense to provide more guidance
on article 15 punishments and to limit their
long-term consequences.

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FPCD-80-o19
C USEPTEMBER 2, 1980