DAFI 51-505 — index record
| Number | DAFI 51-505 |
|---|---|
| Title | COMPLAINTS OF WRONGS UNDER ARTICLE 138, UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE |
| Published | August 28, 2024 |
| Certified current | August 28, 2024 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/JA |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | Correction, October 29, 2024 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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From the publication itself
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This Instruction provides an outline of the process used when pursuing a complaint under Title 10, United States Code, Section 938, Article 138, UCMJ (hereinafter, “Article 138 complaint”). Article 138 states: “Any member of the armed forces who believes himself wronged by his commanding officer, and who, upon due application to that commanding officer, is refused redress, may complain to any superior commissioned officer, who will forward the complaint to the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction over the officer against whom it is made. The officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction will examine into the complaint and take proper measures for redressing the wrong complained of; and will, as soon as possible, send to the Secretary concerned a true statement of that complaint, with the proceedings had thereon.”
Summary of changes, as printed
This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major changes include amending common terms for inclusivity of United States Space Force members, updates to relevant citations and office symbols, changing various tiered waiver authorities where applicable, and other minor administrative changes. DAFI51-505 28 AUGUST 2024 3
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