Which type of correctional custody can a company commander impose on E3 and below?

• A. 14 days
• B. 7 days
• C. 10 days
• D. 21 days

Answer: (B)

The correct answer is 7 days because this is the maximum period of correctional custody that a company commander can impose on enlisted personnel in the ranks of E3 and below, according to Army regulations. This type of non-judicial punishment, also known as Article 15, is meant to provide a corrective effect while maintaining good order and discipline within the ranks. A company commander is responsible for maintaining discipline and has the authority to impose this form of punishment for lesser offenses, ensuring that it is appropriate and proportionate to the misconduct.

The specified duration is both a regulatory standard and a practical measure, allowing commanders to effectively address minor infractions without resorting to more severe disciplinary actions. In this context, longer durations, such as 10, 14, or 21 days, fall outside the allowed limits for company-level jurisdiction, and thus are not applicable for correctional custody within this rank group.