1. Investigation has disclosed that you did, at (location), on or about (date), violate a lawful general order by (wearing a dirty uniform in violation of (regulation/instruction), not having your hair cut within the standards prescribed by (regulation/instruction), etc.).

1a. In the military, not having your hair properly cut is a crime. You could be court-martialed for your deliberate flaunting of (regulations/instructions). You may not consider haircut (regulations/instructions) important, but I assure you that I do. If I cannot depend upon you to follow (regulations/instructions), I cannot depend upon you to follow other orders. Henceforth, I expect you to be a model of standards. A repetition of this or any other violation will be dealt with more severely.

2. Investigation has disclosed that you did, at (location), on or about (date), assault (name), (a fellow military member, a security/military policeman, your superior commissioned officer, your superior NCO, your spouse, your supervisor, etc.).

2a. I want you to know that your conduct was criminal. Many people have received Article 15s and been court-martialed for the crime of assault. Every person has the right to be secure in tier person from fear of bodily harm at the hands of another. Regardless of how you feel, I will not tolerate you resorting to assault to solve your problems. The (branch of service) and this unit cannot tolerate the adverse consequences of your behavior, and you cannot afford the sanctions that a repeat performance will cause. Henceforth, I expect you to be an exemplary model for your subordinates and your peers.

3. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date), at (location), you issued check (number) to (name), drawn on an account with the (financial institution) in the amount of ($), and (you failed to maintain sufficient funds in said account to pay such a check, you did so with the intent to defraud the named payee, or you did so with the intent to deceive (name) ).

3a. I want you to realize that issuing a worthless check is a crime under both the Uniform Code of Military Justice and state law. Your misconduct could have resulted in Article 15 or court-martial action. You have adversely affected your fellow military member’s by blemishing the fine image which they project. I fully expect you to never resort to such behavior again; if you do, expect stronger, quicker action to be taken against you.

4. Investigation has disclosed that you did, at (location), on or about (date), conspire with others to commit (type of offense).

4a. I want you to realize that conspiring with others to commit a crime is, itself, a crime. As a member of the military, you are expected to always abstain from criminal conduct. Your action has brought discredit upon this unit and yourself. Consider yourself fortunate because Article 15 and even court-marital action is warranted by your conduct. I expect you to redeem yourself by hard work and a clean record, and I admonish you to never again conduct yourself in such an unpardonable manner.

5. Investigation has disclosed that you did, at (location), on or about (date), voluntarily remain in the company of persons who were engaged in criminal activity, to wit; (site activity).

5a. Your presence at the scene while these crimes were being committed identifies you as a person who condones criminal activity. You should be aware that your mere presence might, in certain situations, result in your being prosecuted for offenses committed by others. You have a duty to yourself to avoid criminals, and you have a duty to the (branch of service) to report any crime that you observe to responsible officials. I trust that this warning will point out to you the serious implications of your conduct and that you will avoid anyone involved in any criminal activity.

6. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date), at (location), you did, dishonorably fail to pay your just debts, to wit: (site failure).

6a. By failing to pay your just debts, you have brought discredit upon yourself and the (branch of service). As a member of the military, you are expected and required to manage your financial affairs in a way which ensures that your creditors receive what is rightly owed them. Your conduct has tarnished the high regard that most business people have for servicemen and women. I hope that you have seen the error of your ways, and I expect you to become a model military member. I will not be as lenient on you if your misconduct continues.

7. Investigation has disclosed that from (date) to (date), you failed to support your (wife, husband, child(ren), family).

7a. Your failure to support your family members has brought discredit upon yourself and the military and embarrassment, shame, and hardship upon your family. In accordance with (regulation/instruction), you are expected to provide regular and adequate support based on the needs of your family and your ability to provide support. I fully expect you to meet your responsibilities in this area by beginning, immediately, to provide support for your family. Be aware that, should this support not be forthcoming, you can expect more severe administrative, and if possible punitive, action to be taken against you.

8. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date), at (location), you were derelict in your duty, to wit: (describe dereliction).

8a. If any task is worth doing, it is worth doing well; as a minimum, it is worth doing satisfactorily. By definition, your dereliction fell well below minimum standards and was the result of conscious behavior. In addition to being despicable, it is a crime. Henceforth, I expect you to take more pride in your job and in helping this unit accomplish it’s assigned mission. Rest assured that I will be watching you closely, and in the event you degrade this unit’s mission again by your dereliction, I will take swift and sure action against you.

9. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date), at (location), you failed to obey a lawful order given you by (name), your (supervisor, superior officer, superior NCO, NCOIC, commander, etc.), to (describe action).

9a. I want you to know that I consider disobeying a lawful order to be one of the most serious offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Strict adherence to orders is the only way that any military force anywhere in the world can ever execute it’s mission, whether that mission be offensive or defensive. Our unit is no different; you have damaged it’s mission capability by identifying yourself as one who cannot be depended upon to perform as ordered. You are going to have to strive diligently if you ever hope to reestablish your dependability. A repetition of this totally unacceptable behavior will result in stronger action against you.

10. Investigation has disclosed that you were, on or about (date), at (location), disrespectful to (name), your (superior commissioned office, your superior noncommissioned officer), by saying (state comment(s) ) or using words to that effect.

10a. I will not tolerate disrespect from anyone in this organization toward any of their superiors. Your disrespect has been detrimental to unit morale and the discipline of this organization. I fully expect you to never repeat such conduct. If you do, expect more serious consequences.

11. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about (date), at (location), operate a motor vehicle in a reckless manner to wit: (describe driving activity).

11a. Reckless driving is a dangerous, criminal act. By issuing you a drivers license, the state has permitted you to operate a useful, yet potentially dangerous, instrumentality—an automobile. The installation commander has also permitted you to operate your automobile on the installation. You have abused the trust reposed in you by your reckless driving. You have also jeopardized the safety of others and military property.

12. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date), at (location), you did, operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicates.

12a. Driving while intoxicated is a crime. It is also a dangerously stupid act. The military cannot afford to loose people, it’s mot valuable resource because you choose to drink and drive. Although you caused no injuries, your behavior had injurious potential. I absolutely will not tolerate this deplorable behavior. If you ever drink and drive again, I will take the harshest action allowable against you.

13. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about (date), at (location), wrongfully (posses, use, or transfer) drugs in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

13a. Wrongful (possession, use, or transfer) of drugs is not only unwanted behavior, it is criminal behavior. Many military personnel have received Article 15s and have been court-martialed for (possession use, or transfer) of drugs. I hope that you do not fall victim to thinking that the lenient manner in which I am handling your offense gives you a license to continue such criminal behavior or indicated that I condone (drug possession or use, or the transfer of drugs). I am, in fact, appalled by your conduct; conduct which has discredited yourself and blemished the image of all military personnel. If you do not take this opportunity to prove your potential or if you involve yourself in any further misconduct, I will take much stronger action.

14. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date), at (location), you (permitted racial, sexist, and/or ethnic comments to be made in your work area or took part in making or made racial, sexist, and/or ethnic comments).

14a. Making racial, sexist, or ethnic remarks, including telling racial, sexist, or ethnic jokes, is totally unacceptable and has no place in today’s military. Your conduct has created tension and hostility within this unit and has had a detrimental effect upon morale. I will not tolerate this type of conduct. I fully expect you to heed this warning to refrain from this misbehavior. If you do not, expect the harshest of consequences.

14b. Permitting racial, sexist, or ethnic jokes or comments to be made in your work area is totally unacceptable. As a supervisor, you have the responsibility to always remain impartial and support equal opportunity for all persons. If you cannot remain impartial, you are not fit to supervise. You action has been detrimental to this unit’s mission. This, too, causes me to question your supervisory capabilities. I admonish you to never again resort to this or any other type of misconduct, and I expect you to prove that you are fully capable of shouldering and bearing the supervisory responsibilities the people of the United States have entrusted to you

15. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date), at (location), you made a false official statement, to wit: (accomplished a statement of witness at the security/military police desk and knowingly included false information, etc.).

15a. In the military, making a false official statement is a criminal act. You can consider yourself fortunate because many military personnel have received Article 15 action or have been court-martialed for such deplorable conduct. I cannot and will not tolerate this type of behavior in this unit. Untruths and half-truths degrade the mission; a mission which can only be accomplished by trustworthy and truthful people. Having identified yourself as one requiring close supervision, you can expect to have your future actions closely scrutinized. Rest assured that I will react strongly to any future misbehavior on your part.

16. Investigation has disclosed that on or about (date), at (location), you were drunk on duty.

16a. I absolutely will not tolerate on-duty intoxication from any person in this organization. You are paid and fully expected to be able to do your job every day. Because of your intoxication, you failed to do your job, jeopardized unit safety, and seriously damaged the morale in this unit. I never expect you to repeat such deplorable conduct or misbehave in any other way. If you do, I will take stronger action against you.

17. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about (date), leave your place of duty, to wit: (location), without authority.

17a. By leaving your place of duty without authority, you committed a crime. By your conduct, you proved that you are not trustworthy., Further, you injured this unit’s mission capabilities. I will not tolerate any further conduct of this kind. Also, I will be closely monitoring your performance to se if you are up to the task of redeeming yourself.

18. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about (date), at (location), damage military property, to wit: (describe property damage).

18a. I want you to understand that damaging military property is a crime. The damage you caused has resulted in needless expenses for repair, waste of manpower, and degradation of mission capabilities. Remember that you are in the military to enhance mission capabilities, not to detract from them. Consider this statement forewarning that your future conduct will be more closely scrutinized and know that any more misbehavior will result in my taking stronger action against you.

19. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about (date), at (location), damage personal property, to wit: (describe property damage).

19a. By damaging the personal property of another, you committed a crime. Consider yourself fortunate that you are only being reprimanded, but note that any recurrence will result in harsher sanctions. Each person has the right to believe that other people will respect his or her property. But you have shown that any such beliefs of other in you are ill founded. You and you alone have the opportunity to restore the faith of others in you. I believe that this should be your goal, but even if this is not important to you, you had better heed this admonishment and refrain form further misbehavior.

20. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about (date), at (location), knowingly (receive, buy, or conceal) stolen property to wit: (describe property).

20a. Knowingly (receiving, buying, or concealing) stolen property is a crime. By engaging in such conduct, you aided a thief in covering (his/her) steps and profiting from (his/her) criminal conduct. You also brought discredit upon yourself, this unit and the (branch of service). I will not tolerate further misconduct by you of any type.

21. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about (date), fail to go to your appointed place of duty, to wit: (location), at the appointed time as you knew it was your duty to do.

21a. In the military, failure to repair is a crime. I assure you that many personnel have been given Article 15s and court-martialed for similar misconduct. This unit, this installation, and indeed, the entire (branch of service) cannot function when members become undependable. You have proved that you cannot always be depended on, and consequently, you have damaged this unit’s mission capabilities. I expect you to work diligently at redeeming yourself and proving that you are dependable.

22. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about (date), at (location), communicate a threat to (name), a (fellow military member, a civilian, etc.), by saying (site statement(s) ) or words to that effect, communicating to (him/her) your intention to injure (his/her) property, etc.).

22a. By communicating a threat to (name), you committed a crime. The Congress of the United States and I share the common belief that no one should have to be subjected to your threats. I expect you to handle any differences you have with any person in a more mature and legal fashion. Do not be deceived by the lenient manner in which I have treated you into thinking that you have a license to misbehave. I will take harsher action for any further misconduct.

23. Investigation has disclosed that you did, on or about, (date), at (location), wrongfully appropriate (military, personal) property for (your own use, the unauthorized use of another person, etc.).

23a. Wrongfully appropriating (military, your fellow military member’s, or (name’s) ) property is a crime. I will not tolerate theft by anyone in this organization. By your conduct, you created animosity within this unit and damaged this unit’s mission capabilities. Additionally, your misconduct has brought discredit upon yourself. I never expect you to repeat such unpardonable behavior. Should you decide to not heed this warning, hasher punishment will be forthcoming.