Airmen receive punishment Published Aug. 13, 2007 By 2d Bomb Wing Legal Office BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- "Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all."-George Washington. The military justice system is a commander's tool to ensure good order and discipline and mission accomplishment. The ultimate forum for military justice is the court-martial. A court-martial can sentence punishment of reprimand, forfeiture of pay and allowances, fine, reduction in grade, hard labor without confinement, confinement, punitive separation, and death. Courts-martial are open to the public, and military members are encouraged to attend to develop their understanding of the military justice system. The date of the next scheduled court-martial is available by calling 2d Bomb Wind Judge Advocate at 456-5357. A lower-level adverse action is nonjudicial punishment pursuant to Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice. A commander can impose nonjudicial punishment of correctional custody, forfeiture of pay, reduction in grade, extra duties, and restriction. Involuntary separation, or discharge, is not a punishment but an administrative means for the Air Force to achieve authorized force levels. Separating Airmen who fail to meet standards of performance, conduct, or discipline promotes readiness and strengthens standards of military service. The following Airmen were court martialed, received nonjudicial punishment or were discharged in May 2007: Nonjudicial Punishment 2d Bomb Wing A captain assaulted a law enforcement officer, made a false official statement, violated a general order and committed conduct unbecoming an officer. Punishment was a reprimand and $700 forfeiture. 2d Communications Squadron A senior airman was pulled over for driving under the influence on Youree Drive and blew a .102 on the breathalyzer. Punishment was reduction to the grade of airman first class and 45 days extra duty. 2d Security Forces Squadron An airman basic drove on a suspended driver's license for five months. Punishment was two months forfeiture of $300. An airman called in sick to work, the airman was found in his dorm room and had been drinking. Punishment was reduction to airman basic, 20 days additional duty, and $300. An airman first class attempting to enter Barksdale through the Bossier City gate refused to provide proof of registration, insurance and a valid driver's license. It was discovered that the airman had his base driving privileges revoked. Punishment was reduction to airman. An airman first class attempted to enter Barksdale while intoxicated. In addition, the airman was underage. Punishment was reduction to airman and 30 days additional duty. Discharges Four members were discharged in July 2007. Three were discharged for misconduct and one for commission of a serious offense and drug abuse.