What is the extent of an article 15?

SPC Cameron Hale How did it all turn out for you? If you are still in Hopefully you will take the Punishment as a learning opportunity and not lose heart if the Army is where you truly want to be. If it is then use this a a wake up call to yourself that being in the military is serious business and if you want to excel in it and make a career of it YOU have to put in the work not just here and there or when you feel like it. It is a job that requires that you give 100% not just for yourself but for those who depend on you. Remember People's Lives Depend on you doing your job and part of that Job is being on time. You may think it's no big deal but it is and no one but you can make you do the best job you can but you. when I was in, I didn't do the best I could for me...I did the best I could for those I served with for those in my section, my Company and the Grunts and other Marines in my Battalion.

I wrote thousands (no exaggeration) of Article 15s for Article 86 (AWOL which would also be for a FTR) If it is a field grade the Col. is correct, 1/2 months pay, reduction in rank and restriction to base. If it's your company commander and a company grade Article 15 you are looking at the forfeiture of 1 week's pay and restriction to base AND since you are a PFC the possibility of the loss of a stripe. However, if you are worried about the future, Attitude is everything. Own up to your mistakes because you will be asked about it at your first duty assignment. Admit you screwed up and attempt to reassure your new NCOIC and Commander that you have learned your lesson and will make every effort to avoid that mistake in the future. They will be watching so set your alarm extra early.

The military is the place to learn the habits that will carry you through the rest of your life. One of the most important is time management. Multiple guys have said it perfectly. "If you aint early, you're late". NJP during training is a huge red flag. I was USMC Infantry. As a raw E-1 reporting to my Battalion right after ITS, I made several mistakes that could easily have qualified for NJP. I was lucky enough to have Corporals and Sergeants who handled it internally using opportunities for additional training...digging multiple 6'x6'x6' holes, weekend PT and humps, nightly firewatch, multiple inspections daily, etc. I'm very grateful for the opportunity they gave me and it turned me around into a solid Marine and Citizen. I wish you the best and hope you make the adjustment to military life. You'll spend the rest of your life regretting it if you give up or turn into a slacker.

An observation from someone who screwed up his chances for a career. You have to make a decision. You can get your sh*t straight now, and have the opportunity to pick your direction in life or you can be a victim of poor decision making. The second you will regret for a life time no matter how successful you become.

Because you don't want to get up early to make it to mandatory formation you need help, really?! Get off your high horse, get your ass off the rack when revely sounds. You wouldn't be waiting for the UCMJ. Good luck and god bless brother.

DUH. Maybe you are too stupid to be a military troop. Stupid and irresponsible. And, I'd dare say flagged for life as an idiot.