Question

at captains mast, what discipline measure cannot be awarded?

a) restriction
b) reduction of rank
c) jail time
d) forfeiture of pay

Explanation:

Identify the nature of Captain's Mast

Captain's Mast is the Navy's term for Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP) under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), which is a disciplinary measure for minor offenses, not a judicial trial.

Evaluate the permissible punishments under NJP

Authorized punishments at Captain's Mast include restriction, reduction in rank (for certain paygrades), forfeiture of pay, extra duty, and correctional custody (which is distinct from jail time).

Determine the unauthorized measure

Jail time (confinement) is a judicial punishment that can only be awarded by a court-martial, not through non-judicial administrative proceedings like Captain's Mast.

Answer:

• (A) Restriction
• (B) Reduction of rank
• (C) Jail time (Correct answer)
• (D) Forfeiture of pay