July 2012 Crime and Punishment Published Sept. 24, 2012 355th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- July 2012 Courts Martial Courts-martial: All courts-martial are open to the public. Visit our USAF Public Docket website at http://www.afjag.af.mil/docket/index.asp. Airman First Class Derrick J. Johnson, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was tried by summary court-martial on 6 July 2012. He was charged with one charge and specification of divers wrongful use of marijuana in violation of UCJM Article 112a. At a trial before a summary court officer he plead guilty to the charge and specification of use of marijuana. He was found guilty of the charge and reduced to the rank of Airman Basic. ARTICLE 15S Article 15 Actions: During July 2012, D-M commanders administered eleven Nonjudicial Punishment actions under Article 15 of the UCMJ. The punishments imposed reflect the commander's determination of an appropriate punishment after considering the circumstances of the offense and the offender's record. A "suspended" punishment does not take effect unless the offender engages in additional misconduct or fails to satisfy the conditions of the suspension. The suspension period usually lasts for six months unless a lesser amount is specified. Willful Dereliction - An Airman First Class received a suspended reduction to the grade of Airman, forfeitures of $225.00 pay per month for 2 months and 21 days extra duty. Willful Dereliction - A Staff Sergeant received a suspended reduction to the grade of Senior Airman and 15 days extra duty. Failure to Obey - A Senior Airman received a reduction to the grade of Airman First Class, 20 days extra duty, and a reprimand. Failure to Obey - An Airman received a reduction to the grade of Airman Basic, restriction for 30 days, and a reprimand. Larceny and Wrongful Appropriation - An Airman First Class received a received a suspended reduction to the grade of Airman Basic, reduction to the grade of Airman, forfeiture of $59.00 pay, and 14 days extra duty. Misbehavior of Sentinel or Lookout - An Airman First Class received a reduction to the grade of Airman, 5 days extra duty, and a reprimand. Failure to Obey - A Senior Airman received 20 days extra duty, and a reprimand. Willful Dereliction - An Airman received a reduction to the grade of Airman Basic and a reprimand. Failure to Go - An Airman First Class received a suspended reduction to the grade of Airman, 30 days restriction, and 30 days extra duty. Article 15 Metrics: DM 88% Compliant The Air Force metric is to serve 80% of all Article 15s within 10 calendar days of discovery of the crime Discovery? When commander, first sergeant or military law enforcement learns of the crime. NJP Top 3 Offenses 2012 1. Dereliction of Duty (Willful) 2. Failure to Obey Lawful Order 3. False Official Statement DUIs at D-M 2011 2012* 355 MXG 27 4 355 MSG 9 8 355 FW 0 0 355 MDG 0 1 355 OG 1 0 12 AF 3 0 TENANTS 12 4 DMAFB TOTAL 52 17 * Current as of 31 July 12