A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 680 pages of information about A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents.

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 680 pages of information about A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents.

Losing or spoiling accouterments One month’s confinement at hard
or clothing through neglect. labor and forfeiture of $10:  for
                                    noncommissioned officer, reduction
                                    in addition thereto.

Under twentieth article of war.

Behaving himself with disrespect Six months’ confinement at hard labor
to his commanding officer. and forfeiture of $10 per month for
                                    the same period; for noncommissioned
                                    officer, reduction in addition
                                    thereto.

Under twenty-fourth article of war.

Refusal to obey or using violence   Dishonorable discharge, with
to officer or noncommissioned       forfeiture of all pay and allowances,
officer while quelling quarrels     and confinement at hard labor for
or disorders.                       2 years.

Under thirty-first article of war.

Lying out of quarters.  Forfeiture of $2; corporal, $3;
                                    sergeant, $4.

Under thirty-second article of war.

Absence without leave—­[20]

Less than 1 hour.  Forfeiture of $1; corporal, $2;
sergeant, $3; first sergeant or
noncommissioned officer of higher
grade, $4.

From 1 to 6 hours[21].  Forfeiture of $2; corporal, $3;
sergeant, $4; first sergeant or
noncommissioned officer of higher
grade, $5.

From 6 to 12 hours.  Forfeiture of $3; corporal, $4;
sergeant, $6; first sergeant or
noncommissioned officer of higher
grade, $7.

From 12 to 24 hours.  Forfeiture of $5; corporal, $6;
sergeant, $7; first sergeant or
noncommissioned officer of higher
grade, $10.

From 24 to 48 hours.  Forfeiture of $6 and 5 days’
confinement at hard labor; for
corporal, forfeiture of $8; sergeant,
$10; first sergeant or noncommissioned
officer of higher grade, $12, or,
for all noncommissioned officers,
reduction.

From 2 to 10 days.  Forfeiture of $10 and 10 days’
confinement at hard labor;
for noncommissioned officer,
reduction in addition thereto.

From 10 to 30 days.  Forfeiture of $20 and 1 month’s
confinement at hard labor;
for noncommissioned officer,
reduction in addition thereto.

From 30 to 90 days.  Three months’ confinement at hard
labor and forfeiture of $10 per month
for same period; for noncommissioned
officer, reduction in addition
thereto.

For 90 or more than 90 days.  Dishonorable discharge and forfeiture
of all pay and allowances and
6 months’ confinement at hard labor.

Under thirty-third article of war.

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