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Originally posted by moe.ron
Anybody know what is the possible sentences, if they are found guilty, the soldiers might face?
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From the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the
Manual for Courts-Martial, 2002 edition:
Article 93—Cruelty and maltreatment
a.
Text.
“Any person subject to this chapter who is guilty of cruelty toward, or oppression or maltreatment of, any person subject to his orders shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.”
b.
Elements.
(1) That a certain person was subject to the orders of the accused; and
(2) That the accused was cruel toward, or oppressed, or maltreated that person.
c.
Explanation.
(1)
Nature of victim. “Any person subject to his orders” means not only those persons under the direct or immediate command of the accused but extends to all persons, subject to the code or not, who by reason of some duty are required to obey the lawful orders of the accused, regardless whether the accused is in the direct chain of command over the person.
(2)
Nature of act. The cruelty, oppression, or maltreatment, although not necessarily physical, must be measured by an objective standard. Assault, improper punishment, and sexual harassment may constitute this offense. Sexual harassment includes influencing, offering to influence, or threatening the career, pay, or job of another person in exchange for sexual favors, and deliberate or repeated offensive comments or gestures of a sexual nature. The imposition of necessary or proper duties and the exaction of their performance does not constitute this offense even though the duties are arduous or hazardous or both.
d.
Lesser included offense. Article 80—attempts
e.
Maximum punishment. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 1 year.
f.
Sample specification.
In that (personal jurisdiction data), (at/on board—location) (subject-matter jurisdiction data , if required), on or about _________________ 20__ , (was cruel toward) (did (oppress) (maltreat)), a person subject to his/her orders, by (kicking him/her in the stomach) (confining him/her for twenty-four hours without water) (_______________).