Nevada Code § 412.287

Duty of commanding officer to maintain good order and discipline; authorization to pursue punitive measures; considerations when determining appropriate method of punishment
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1. Each commanding officer shall maintain
good order and discipline in his or her command. If a commanding officer
determines that he or she can maintain good order and discipline through
effective leadership, including, without limitation, administrative and
corrective measures, he or she must do so. If a commanding officer determines
that he or she cannot maintain good order and discipline through effective
leadership, including, without limitation, administrative and corrective
measures, he or she may pursue punitive measures.
2. In determining the appropriate method
of punishment, a commanding officer must consider, without limitation:
(a) The nature of the offense;
(b) The nature of the punishment;
(c) The record of the offending serviceman or
servicewoman;
(d) The need to maintain good order and
discipline; and
(e) The likely effect of the punitive measures on
the record of the offending serviceman or servicewoman.
3. Each commanding officer shall, insofar
as is practicable, take action to ensure that:
(a) Military justice is exercised promptly and
fairly; and
(b) Each matter of a disciplinary or punitive
nature is resolved:
(1) At the lowest appropriate level; and
(2) Using the least severe punishment
appropriate to the offense.

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