GMKC 3A: Military Law & Common Offences Quiz

Question 1

Military law provides for serious offenders to be dealt with by means of General Court Martial and less serious offenders to be dealt with by means of summary trials. It states range of penalties for those found guilty of misconduct. These include discharge from service, detention, reduction in rank, forfeiture of seniority, fines and reprimand.

Answer: 'True'.

Question 2

If you are found guilty of Absence without Official Leave (AWOL), punishment will vary according to the length of time a serviceman has been absent, subject to a maximum of 2 years imprisonment. When is AWOL considered to be a case of Desertion?

Answer: AWOL more than 21 days