If you were able to change one UCMJ article (Federal Regulation) what would it be?

LTJG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 09:35:46 -0500

The UCMJ (Federal Regulations) has been around for a long time with articles added and taken away. Do you think articles of the UCMJ should be added or deleted? What would they be and what do you propose?

Response by Capt Gregory Prickett made Dec 1 at 2017 10:03 AM

Capt Gregory Prickett — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:03:24 -0500

The articles of the UCMJ are enacted by Congress in Title 10, United States Code, just like every other federal law. If you want something changed in the UCMJ, Congress has to change it. The UCMJ was last amended by Congress in 2016.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Dec 1 at 2017 10:25 AM

LT Brad McInnis — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:25:58 -0500

They work pretty well. Hypothetical questions like this are like a@@holes, and they really do nothing to help you qualify in your warfare area. Focus on things that will keep you and your sailors safe. And DAMMIT! You have me agreeing with Capt Gregory Prickett today, now all I need is frogs falling out of the sky.....

Response by Capt Gregory Prickett made Dec 1 at 2017 10:42 AM

Capt Gregory Prickett — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:42:36 -0500

Article 52 needs to be changed, to require unanimous verdicts.

Response by SCPO Jason McLaughlin made Dec 1 at 2017 10:57 AM

SCPO Jason McLaughlin — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:57:10 -0500

I've always thought Article 125 is judicial overreach. What two consenting adults do in private is not the military's business. It is also vague in that "unnatural carnal copulation with another person" is very subjective.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2017 12:11 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 12:11:53 -0500

The one on consensual sodomy was already changed, so... Nothing I can think of.

Response by SCPO William Akin made Dec 5 at 2017 9:49 AM

SCPO William Akin — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:49:21 -0500

I think we should add an article banning/outlawing political correctness....
Punishment would be flogging for first offenders.. Keel hauling for repeat offenders..