| Letter Factory Letter of ReprimandReason: Article 89 - Disrespect Toward a Commissioned Officer; Finger | 
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Copy Directly on to Unit Letter Head! DATE
MEMORANDUM FOR MADE A MISTAKE, AMN, FR123-45-6789
FROM: 4 XXX/CC
SUBJECT: Letter of Reprimand - Unprofessional Conduct
1. Saturday, April 6, 2003 you were observed giving the finger to Capt Smith. Your conduct
was unprofessional and will not be tolerated.
2. Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), Article 89, Disrespect toward a superior
commissioned officer states:
“Disrespectful behavior is that which detracts from the respect due the authority and
person of a superior commissioned officer. It may consist of acts or language, however
expressed, and it is immaterial whether they refer to the superior as an officer or as a
private individual. Disrespect by words may be conveyed by abusive epithets or other
contemptuous or denunciatory language. Truth is no defense. Disrespect by acts includes
neglecting the customary salute, or showing a marked disdain, indifference, insolence,
impertinence, undue familiarity, or other rudeness in the presence of the superior officer.”
3. You are hereby reprimanded. You have engaged in aberrant behavior which will not be
tolerated from a member of the United States Air Force. Your past behavior has raised serious
questions about your ability to remain in the United States Air Force. Your unprofessional
behavior falls well below the standards of personal conduct expected of non-commissioned
officers and thereby has brought discredit upon yourself and the United States Air Force.
Moreover, your conduct demonstrates a severe lack of self-discipline, character, integrity and
judgment casting serious doubt on your ability to continue performing duties in the capacity of a
non-commissioned officer. Military custom and tradition require a high standard of conduct of all
airmen, particularly noncommissioned officers. The seriousness of this matter, together with the
lamentable lack of responsibility, judgment and common sense displayed on this occasion
compel me to caution you that any recurrence can only jeopardize your career. Your actions have
caused me to question your ability to perform as an NCO. I expect you to heed these remarks
and act accordingly in the future. Further misconduct of this or any other nature will not be
tolerated.
4. PRIVACY ACT. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 8013. PURPOSE: To obtain any comments
or documents you desire to submit (on a voluntary basis) for consideration concerning this
action. ROUTINE USES: Provides you an opportunity to submit comments or documents for
consideration. If provided, the comments and documents you submit become a part of the action.
DISCLOSURE: Your written acknowledgment of receipt and signature is mandatory. Any
other comment or document you provide is voluntary.
5. You will acknowledge receipt and return this letter to me within 3 workdays of your receipt.
Your signature on this document is solely for receipt purposes and is not an admission of guilt.
Any comments or documents you wish to be considered concerning this LOR must be included
with your response.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
1st IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)
TO: 4 XXX/CC
1. I acknowledge receipt and understanding on ___________. (NOTE: If member refuses to
sign, have commander write, “Member received LOR dated ____ but refused to sign
acknowledgment on ________ (date).”)
2. I understand that I have until _______ (insert date), which is no earlier than three (3)
workdays from the date of this letter to provide a response, and that I must include in my
response any comments or documents I wish to be considered concerning this letter.
MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF
FR123-45-6789
DATE
2nd IND, 4 XXX/CC (LT COL PATIENCE)
Member (did) (did not) provide written matters in response to this letter.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
3rd IND, 4 XXX/XX (LT COL PATIENCE)
I have considered all matters submitted for my consideration by the member. On reviewing all of
the evidence I have determined that member (engaged) (did not engage) in the conduct noted
above and that, as a consequence, have concluded a Letter of Reprimand (is) (is not) the
appropriate course of action in this case.
LOTS O. PATIENCE, Lt Col, USAF
Commander
DATE
4th IND, 4 XXX/ XXX (AMN MISTAKE)
TO: 4 XXX/CC
I acknowledge that on _________ Lt Col Patience advised me that she had considered the
matters submitted by me in response to the above LOR and informed me of her final decision
regarding same.
MADE A. MISTAKE, Amn, USAF
FR123-45-6789
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