Obeying orders is very important. Orders allow those with authority to delegate tasks in order to achieve a common goal. Following orders is mandatory but, there is also an aspect of respect to those appointed above you as well. Without respect, orders are sometimes not followed. There are various punishments that can be enacted if a soldier does not follow orders. When disobeying orders, it is punishable by article ninety two under uniform code of military justice. Some might see it as a matter of insubordination. This too is punishable under uniform code of military justice. It is found in article ninety one. The punishment would be found in article fifteen. there are a lot of orders you’ll be given. Anyone above your rank can lay out an order to you. Orders are what regulate soldiers, noncommissioned officers, officers, civilians, even the president in some ways. Even without someone telling you what you are supposed to be doing, you always have orders. Theres orders are called your General orders.
When you do not follow orders, you could get an article fifteen under Uniform Code of Military Justice. What this is nonjudicial punishment. That also means that depending on the offence you could be on trial in civilian court as well. Article fifteen can only be given by a commanding officer in charge of members under his or her command. Anyone below that level can only recommend an article fifteen. When recommended for an article fifteen the commanding officer Make inquire into the facts surrounding minor offenses allegedly committed by a member of his command. He may also allow the accused a hearing as to offenses brought up. He may also dispose of such charges by dismissing the charges. One last option is that he can approve the article fifteen. Article fifteen only deals with minor offenses.
There are three types of article fifteen. The first is a “summary article fifteen”. These can be issued by a captain, first lieutenant, or second lieutenant....