SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The following actions were taken against Schriever Air Force Base community members under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other Air Force regulations from April 1 to June 30, 2017.
These incidents serve as a reminder of the expectations that exist for members of the wing. They demonstrate the real consequences for those who violate the law and our Air Force regulations. There is no standard punishment when an action is taken. Rather, each finding and punishment decision is based on the unique facts and circumstances of the incident, as well as the member’s individual circumstances and any response the member provides.
Courts-Martial:
A captain was acquitted by a General Court-Martial of one specification of wrongful use of marijuana.
A 1st lieutenant was convicted by a General Court-Martial of one specification of wrongful use of marijuana on multiple occasions, one specification of distribution of marijuana on multiple occasions, one specification of possession of marijuana on multiple occasions and two specifications of fraternization on multiple occasions. The individual received a sentence of 30 days confinement.
Article 15s:
INCIDENT 1: A 2nd lieutenant received an Article 15 for making inappropriate comments of a discriminatory, sexual, racial and offensive nature on multiple occasions and for fraternization on multiple occasions. The individual’s punishment was a forfeiture of $1,000.00 pay per month for two months and a reprimand.
INCIDENT 2: A senior airman received an Article 15 for leaving his place of duty, and for dereliction of duty (by failing to have his service dress ready after repeated notifications). The individual’s punishment was a suspended reduction to E-3 and a reprimand.
INCIDENT 3: A senior airman received an Article 15 for wrongful use of marijuana. The individual’s punishment was reduction to E-2 and a reprimand.
INCIDENT 4: An airman 1st class received an Article 15 for wrongful use of marijuana. The individual’s punishment was reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $799.95 pay per month for two months and a reprimand.
INCIDENT 5: An airman 1st class received an Article 15 for dereliction of duty by having a firearm in unaccompanied base housing, unlawful apprehension (by restraining an individual for a period of time) and wrongful appropriation (by withholding another individual’s property). The individual’s punishment was reduction to E-2, suspended forfeiture of $448.35 pay per month for two months, and a reprimand.
Administrative Discharges:
Under Honorable Conditions (General): A staff sergeant was administratively discharged for a pattern of misconduct.
Under Honorable Conditions (General): An airman was administratively discharged for minor disciplinary infractions.
Under Honorable Conditions (General): An airman basic was administratively discharged for Commission of a Serious Offense, specifically, sexual perversion. He was previously convicted at a Special Court-Martial for indecent exposure on multiple occasions.
Under Honorable Conditions (General): An airman basic was administratively discharged for drug abuse, specifically, for wrongful use of marijuana.
Honorable Discharge: A senior airman was administratively discharged for a condition that significantly impaired his ability to function in the military environment.
Honorable Discharge: An airman was administratively discharged for Unsatisfactory Performance, specifically, failure to meet minimum fitness standards.
In closing: Please do not hesitate to use first sergeants, the Chaplain, the Airman and Family Readiness Center, and the Health and Wellness Center for assistance in all areas of your life. You can also learn from the mistakes of your peers. Whether you are an airman basic, a non-commissioned officer, or an officer, everyone is expected to maintain Air Force standards. Leaving your appointed place of duty without permission, failure to maintain dress and appearance standards (to include maintaining proper uniform combinations), creating a hostile work environment, failure to obey orders, wrongful use of illegal drugs, fraternization between officers and enlisted members and failure to maintain Air Force minimum physical fitness standards may result in disciplinary action and/or administrative discharge. Please utilize the numerous support systems the Air Force provides to ensure you have a successful Air Force career. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Wing Legal Office at 567-5050.