Race and the Administration of Non-Judicial Punishments in the U.S. Army.
Abstract
Approximately 3300 incidents covered under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice were gathered from 3 Army posts. Each post housed an infantry division and each was geographically distinct from the others. The database so created was merged (by social security number) with additional personnel information provided by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC). Results indicated that blacks are significantly overrepresented in Articles 15, but are significantly underrepresented in the severity of punishments. Blacks are also older, have had longer tenure, and are of higher rank when they received the non-judicial punishment (NJP) and when they are discharge. The implications of these data for the retention of blacks in the senior enlisted ranks of the Army are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA312573
Entities
People
- Dan Landis
- Rick S. Tallarigo
- Shirley J. Bach
Organizations
- Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute