• JustAnotherKay@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    Non judicial punishments and courts martials make up the american military legal system.

    NJPs are basically your commanding officer saying “you did this wrong, you’re grounded. Half pay and stay in your room for a month”

    Courts martials are an actual legal proceeding with a military judge who says “you did this wrong, straight to jail. Do not pass go, do not collect $200”

    All this to say, yes. In fact, there are jobs in the military that can be legally punished with execution if they aren’t performed diligently even during peace times.