Administrative actions are best defined as?

• A. Judicial punishments imposed by a court.
• B. Criminal prosecutions initiated by the state.
• C. Punishments that require court involvement.
• D. Non-judicial measures taken by commanders to maintain discipline.

Answer: (D)

Administrative actions are non-judicial measures taken by commanders to maintain discipline. They address misconduct through leadership-directed corrective steps without involving the court system or formal legal proceedings. This keeps unit readiness and order intact while guiding a service member back into proper conduct. Examples include counseling, performance-improvement plans, administrative reprimands, or other administrative steps, up to separations handled administratively when appropriate. The other options describe punishments or prosecutions that go through the judicial system, which is beyond the scope of administrative actions.