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Field Grade Article 15: Should You Accept or Demand Trial?

Factors Soldiers should consider before accepting a field grade Article 15 or demanding trial by court-martial.

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Quick answer: The decision whether to accept a field grade Article 15 or demand trial is fact-specific and should not be made without understanding the evidence, risk, forum, and career consequences.

Accepting Article 15 is not the same as admitting guilt

The decision is about forum and risk. It does not automatically mean the allegation is true, but the consequences can still be serious.

Demanding trial can create greater risk

Demanding trial may be appropriate in some cases, but it can expose the Soldier to court-martial risk.

The response matters

Even when a Soldier accepts Article 15 proceedings, the response can influence findings, punishment, filing, and later command decisions.

Mr. Kamoroff keeps a deliberately small practice focused on GOMORs, Article 15/NJP responses, and investigations. Clients receive direct attorney access after representation begins.

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If your rebuttal, Article 15 election, or investigation response deadline is within 72 hours, call now.

A website form is useful, but urgent military deadlines require faster action. Call 1-86-MILITARY and also submit the consultation form so the basic facts are available.

What happens next

Your submission is reviewed for conflicts.
If the matter appears appropriate, you will be contacted about next steps.
Do not submit classified information.

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Need focused legal judgment before deciding what to do next?

An Urgent Military Case Assessment is a paid limited-scope review for Soldiers, NCOs, and Officers who already have paperwork, evidence, or a short suspense and need a practical assessment of risks, options, and recommended next steps.

More than a consultation. Less than full representation.

The assessment does not include drafting, command contact, law-enforcement contact, negotiation, appearance, submission of materials, or follow-on representation unless separately agreed in writing.

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Do not treat a GOMOR or Article 15 like routine paperwork.

A weak response can follow you for years. The earlier you get focused help, the more time there is to analyze the evidence, develop the facts, and present the strongest possible rebuttal or response.

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