Which of the following is NOT a classification of an Article 15?

Which of the following is NOT a classification of an Article 15?

• A. Summarized
• B. Company grade
• C. Field grade
• D. General grade

Answer: (D)

The classification of an Article 15, also known as non-judicial punishment, includes summarized, company grade, and field grade levels, which reflect the severity of the offenses and the rank of the commanding officer imposing the punishment. A summarized Article 15 is typically for minor infractions and can result in less severe punishments, while company-grade and field-grade Articles 15 are utilized for more serious offenses with corresponding penalties that increase in severity dependent on the rank of the commander involved. "General grade" is not a recognized classification within the Army’s non-judicial punishment system. It may cause confusion because terms like "field grade" relate to the level of the officer, but "general grade" does not fit into any existing categorization of Article 15 actions. Understanding the established classifications helps soldiers recognize the potential consequences of their actions and the methods of punishment that can be applied by commanding officers.

The classification of an Article 15, also known as non-judicial punishment, includes summarized, company grade, and field grade levels, which reflect the severity of the offenses and the rank of the commanding officer imposing the punishment.

A summarized Article 15 is typically for minor infractions and can result in less severe punishments, while company-grade and field-grade Articles 15 are utilized for more serious offenses with corresponding penalties that increase in severity dependent on the rank of the commander involved.

"General grade" is not a recognized classification within the Army’s non-judicial punishment system. It may cause confusion because terms like "field grade" relate to the level of the officer, but "general grade" does not fit into any existing categorization of Article 15 actions. Understanding the established classifications helps soldiers recognize the potential consequences of their actions and the methods of punishment that can be applied by commanding officers.