3.2i UCMJ | Miscellaneous Provisions – Chapter XI

Article 138: Complaints of Wrongs

Any member who submits a complaint to his CC, which the CC fails to resolve may file an Article 138 complaint Can complain to any superior commissioned officer

Complaint forwarded to general court-martial convening authority (GCMCA)

  • Takes proper measures for redressing the wrong complaint
  • Must send a copy of the complaint to SECAF

Article 139: Redress of Injuries to Property

Any person can make a complaint to a CC alleging that a military member damaged or stole property

Commander may convene a board to investigate the complaint

The board may assess damages