How to appeal a reprimand in the Armed Forces of Ukraine?

Military service is not ideal, and during its passage, various difficulties and situations can arise as in any other job. One of the situations that military personnel may face is receiving a reprimand. If a serviceman does not agree with the issued reprimand, he can appeal it. But it is at this stage that a lot of questions arise about how to do it correctly, arrange it and how to proceed in general.

What is regulated?

Servicemen are reprimanded on the basis of the Disciplinary Statute of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

For which violations can be reprimanded?

Usually, a reprimand is issued for a violation of labor discipline. In the case of military personnel, this can be, for example, for being late for uniforms, being under the influence of alcohol while on duty, etc.

Consequences of announcing a reprimand and its validity period

The validity period of a reprimand announced to a serviceman is twofold. At this time, incentive measures cannot be applied to such a serviceman. That is, such a person simply will not be able to receive a bonus or other types of incentives. If the period of validity of the disciplinary penalty (reprimand) has expired, then such a serviceman will be considered as having no disciplinary penalties and will be able to receive incentives.

Methods of appealing a reprimand in the Armed Forces

• The first way. Appeal to higher management to challenge the reprimand. In practice, this method is ineffective and usually it is not possible to achieve the desired result and appeal the reprimand.
• The second way. Appeal to the court to declare the issuing of an order announcing a reprimand to a serviceman illegal. Although this method is more time-consuming and expensive (because you will have to pay a court fee), it usually allows you to achieve the desired result.

How to prepare a complaint against reprimanding a serviceman?

Appealing a reprimand is not a simple process as it may seem at first glance. Of course, you can independently try to describe all the facts with which a person serving in the Armed Forces does not agree, but it is better not to neglect the legal assistance of a lawyer. After all, by missing the smallest subtleties in the case or not filing the complaint correctly, you can thereby deprive yourself of getting justice.

How can a military lawyer help?

• will analyze the grounds and correctness of imposing a reprimand;
• will provide advice and help choose the most effective and fastest method of appeal;
• will help prepare the documents necessary for the appeal;
• if necessary, will provide procedural representation and support for the serviceman.

Therefore, even during the service, one should not forget that one's rights and interests can be protected in a legal way.