Under a SPCM, what is the permitted pay forfeiture (FF)?

Under a SPCM, what is the permitted pay forfeiture (FF)?

• A. FF of 2/3 pay per month for 12 months
• B. FF of all pay for 6 months
• C. No pay forfeiture
• D. FF of 1/2 pay for 3 months

Answer: (A)

In a Special Court-Martial, the punitive option of forfeiture of pay is capped. The maximum allowed is two-thirds of the member’s monthly pay, for a period of twelve months. This means the service member’s pay can be reduced by up to two-thirds each month for a year as a disciplinary penalty, but not more than that. Other formulations—such as forfeiting all pay for six months or forfeiting half pay for a shorter term—exceed the authorized cap or do not reflect the maximum amount permitted. The question targets the highest permissible limit, which is two-thirds of pay per month for twelve months.

In a Special Court-Martial, the punitive option of forfeiture of pay is capped. The maximum allowed is two-thirds of the member’s monthly pay, for a period of twelve months. This means the service member’s pay can be reduced by up to two-thirds each month for a year as a disciplinary penalty, but not more than that. Other formulations—such as forfeiting all pay for six months or forfeiting half pay for a shorter term—exceed the authorized cap or do not reflect the maximum amount permitted. The question targets the highest permissible limit, which is two-thirds of pay per month for twelve months.