Military Instructors ManualCole, J. P. (James Perry)
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Military Instructors Manual
Cole, J. P. (James Perry)
Military art and science; United States. Army -- Military life; United States. Army -- Officers' handbooks
"Any person who commits
(1) Manslaughter,
(2) Mayhem (cutting),
(3) Arson,
(4) Burglary,
(5) Larceny,
(6) Embezzlement,
(7) Perjury,
(8) Assault with intent to commit any felony.
(9) Assault with intent to do bodily harm. shall be
punished...."
Definition of these crimes is left to local law.
ARTICLE 94.
FRAUDS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT:
Punishment: Court-martial.
Article of War No. 94 is equivalent to prohibiting any person
subject to military law from defrauding or attempting, or
conspiring to defraud the Government of the U.S.A.--also from
stealing, embezzling any Government property.
ARTICLE 95.
CONDUCT UNBECOMING AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN:
Punishment: Dismissal.
"Any officer or cadet convicted of unbecoming conduct shall be
dismissed...."
Misconduct may be official or unofficial.
ARTICLE 96.
GENERAL ARTICLE, THE CATCH ALL:
Punishment: Court-martial.
"... all disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good
military discipline.
All conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the military
service.
All crimes and offences not capital shall be taken cognizance of
by
(1) General,
(2) Special,
(3) Summary court-martials according to the nature and degree
of the offense and punished....
Article of War 96 covers all crimes and is handy when no other
Article of War fits. It is wise, however, to use this Article
sparingly on Charges, finding if possible the exact Article
necessary to cover the case at hand."
EXAMPLES.
PROBLEM 1:
Charge.--Violation of ---- Article of War.
Specification.--In that Private John Doe, Company C. 301st Regiment
Infantry, did at Albany, New York, on or about September 15th, 1917,
dress himself in the uniform of a 1st Lieutenant and attend a dance at
Odd Fellows Hall.
(Signed) JOHN HANCOCK,
Captain, 301st Infantry.
Under what article of war, if any, does this belong?
PROBLEM 2:
Charge.--Violation of ---- and ---- Articles of War.
Specification.--In that Sergeant James Hopkins, Company H, 205th
Infantry, did at Franconia, N.H., on or about July 4th return to
barracks intoxicated.
In that Sergeant James Hopkins, moreover, refused to appear at
reveille July 5th.
(Signed) WILLIAM HITCHCOCK,
Captain, 205th Infantry.
Under what articles of war do these offenses belong?
What kind of court-martial required?
PROBLEM 3:
Charge.--Violation of ---- Article of War.
Specification.--In that Captain George Jones, 125th Infantry did at
Laconia, Maine, on or about August 20, 1917, make a speech in which he
stated that the Reichstag of Germany was a more efficient and
democratic body than the United States Congress.
(Signed) ALBERT SMITH,
Major, 125th Infantry.
Under what article of war does this offense belong?
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