Captain's Mast is another term for which disciplinary action?

• A. Non-Judicial Punishment
• B. Court-Martial
• C. Administrative Punishment
• D. Deterrence

Answer: (A)

Captain's Mast is the Navy/Marine Corps term for a commander's non-judicial punishment proceeding for minor misconduct. It’s a quick, informal disciplinary action that does not involve a court-martial; the commanding officer presides, and penalties can include extra duties, restrictions, forfeiture of pay, or a reduction in rank, along with a reprimand. It preserves service members’ rights and offers a faster remedy than a court-martial, while still holding them accountable. The other options describe separate routes or goals: a court-martial is a formal trial for more serious offenses; administrative punishment is not the specific process used; deterrence is an outcome, not a defined action.