Uniform Military Code

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is the legal framework that governs the conduct of members of the U.S. armed forces. It establishes the laws, procedures, and penalties for military personnel, ensuring discipline and order. The UCMJ covers a range of offenses, from minor infractions to serious crimes, and includes a system for conducting courts-martial to adjudicate these offenses. It applies to all branches of the military, ensuring that service members are held to consistent standards of behavior, both during peacetime and wartime.