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How long does a Soldier have to appeal an Article 15, and to whom?

Five calendar days from the imposition of punishment, submitted to the next superior authority above the commander who imposed it. An appeal filed after that may be rejected as untimely.

What are the risk levels used in a risk assessment?

Extremely high, high, moderate, and low. The level determines who has the authority to accept the residual risk, which is why the assessment goes to the right approval level before execution.

What is the difference between a specialist and a corporal, and which is the first noncommissioned officer grade?

Both are E-4. The specialist wears the eagle device and is not a noncommissioned officer. The corporal wears two chevrons, is a noncommissioned officer, and is the entry grade of the NCO corps with the authority and responsibility that come with it.

What rights does a Soldier have when named as respondent in a FLIPL?

The Soldier must be notified in writing of the recommendation and the basis for it, has the right to review the investigation file, may consult with legal counsel, and may submit a rebuttal for the approving authority to consider before a final decision. A Soldier found liable may also request reconsideration on the grounds AR 735-5 allows.

What three conditions must be met before a person may be given access to classified information?

The person must hold an eligibility determination at or above the level of the information, must have a valid need to know it to do their job, and must have signed a classified information nondisclosure agreement, the SF 312. A clearance by itself is not authority to see everything at that level.