A petty officer can take measures to correct minor infractions under which article of the UCMJ?

A petty officer has the authority to take corrective action for minor infractions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). This article allows for non-judicial punishment, which is a way for commanding officers to handle minor offenses without resorting to court-martial.

The purpose of Article 15 is to maintain good order and discipline within the ranks while providing an avenue for immediate correction. Punishments under this article can include restrictions, extra duties, or reduction in rank, aimed at rehabilitating the service member rather than imposing severe penalties. This facilitates a level of discipline appropriate to smaller infractions and helps promote accountability.

Other articles mentioned do not pertain to the non-judicial punishment process applicable to petty officers. Articles 10, 20, and 25 address different matters within military law, such as the rights of the accused and procedures for general and special courts-martial, making them less relevant for correcting minor infractions. Therefore, Article 15 is the correct reference for the powers of a petty officer in addressing those issues.