What are the maximum punishments that company commanders may impose?

• A. 14 days extra duty, 14 days restriction, 7 days correctional custody (E3 and below), 7 days forfeiture of pay, 1 grade reduction (E4 and below), Oral and written letter of reprimand
• B. 30 days extra duty, 30 days restriction, 15 days confinement
• C. 7 days extra duty, 7 days restriction, 3 days confinement
• D. 14 days confinement, 14 days hard labor, 7 days forfeiture of pay

Answer: (A)

Nonjudicial punishment at the unit level is limited to a specific set of actions that a company commander may impose without referring the matter up the chain. For enlisted personnel up to the rank typically handled by a company commander (E-4 and below), the maximums include up to 14 days of extra duty and 14 days of restriction. If the member is at E-3 or below, confinement (correctional custody) may be imposed for up to 7 days. In addition, the commander may order a reduction in rank by one grade for E-4 and below, and may issue oral or written reprimands. This combination covers the full range of punishments a company commander can sentence at the unit level; longer or more severe penalties require higher-level approval or a different process.