Which of the following is a disciplinary measure that may be imposed by a company commander?

• A. Confinement for 90 days
• B. Oral and written letter of reprimand
• C. 2 weeks of extra duty
• D. Relief from duties

Answer: (B)

Disciplinary actions at the unit level are designed to correct behavior without removing you from duty. A formal reprimand—whether spoken or written—serves as an official censure that documents the misconduct and sends a clear message that such behavior isn’t acceptable. The written form creates a lasting record that can influence evaluations, assignments, and career progression, while the oral form provides an immediate warning. Together, they address the issue promptly and formally without escalating to confinement or removal from duties.

Confinement for 90 days is a severe measure that typically requires higher authority or a different process, not something a company commander would administer at the usual level. Extra duty for two weeks, while disciplinary, is usually handled under procedures that may involve more formal nonjudicial punishment processes. Relief from duties implies removal from responsibilities and is also beyond the typical scope of a commander’s direct disciplinary toolkit.