What is the duration of the restriction that may be imposed under a SPCM?

What is the duration of the restriction that may be imposed under a SPCM?

• A. 4 weeks
• B. 1 year
• C. 2 months (60 days)
• D. 6 months

Answer: (C)

Restrictions imposed by a Special Court-Martial are limited to 60 days, or two months. This form of punishment is used to limit a service member’s liberty without confinement, such as being confined to base or to certain areas, often with curfews or supervised limits. The 60-day ceiling keeps the penalty proportionate to the offense and within the authority of a Special Court-Martial. So the longest restriction that may be imposed is two months. Shorter periods are possible, but longer durations would exceed what a SPCM can authorize.

Restrictions imposed by a Special Court-Martial are limited to 60 days, or two months. This form of punishment is used to limit a service member’s liberty without confinement, such as being confined to base or to certain areas, often with curfews or supervised limits. The 60-day ceiling keeps the penalty proportionate to the offense and within the authority of a Special Court-Martial. So the longest restriction that may be imposed is two months. Shorter periods are possible, but longer durations would exceed what a SPCM can authorize.