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Which articles of the UCMJ are referred to as the Punitive Articles?

Articles 1-20
Articles 21-76
Articles 77-134
Articles 135-200

The correct answer is: Articles 77-134

The correct answer identifies Articles 77-134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as the Punitive Articles. These articles contain the specific offenses that members of the armed forces can be charged with and outline the corresponding penalties for those offenses. This range of articles addresses a variety of violations, including conduct unbecoming an officer, desertion, and various forms of misconduct that undermine military discipline and order. The broader context is that while other articles within the UCMJ establish the framework of military law and procedure, it is the Punitive Articles that explicitly lay out offenses that can lead to judicial action. The distinction is critical for understanding military justice, as these articles provide the legal basis for charging service members when they commit crimes or fail to uphold military standards.