Procedures for missing ship's movement are contained in which UCMJ article?

• A. UCMJ Article Eighty-Seven
• B. UCMJ Article Eighty-Six
• C. UCMJ Article Eighty-Eight
• D. UCMJ Article Eighty-Nine

Answer: (A)

Missing ship's movement is handled by a UCMJ article that specifically defines the offense and the steps to investigate and process it. This article lays out what constitutes a missing movement, who can be charged, and the procedures commands must follow—from reporting the absence and initiating an investigation to determining status and pursuing appropriate punishment. It provides the formal framework for handling sailors who fail to join a scheduled ship movement, separate from other offenses like absence without leave or desertion, which have their own rules and penalties. That focused guidance is why this article is the correct reference.