During which phase are detainees' Article 31 rights read?

During which phase are detainees' Article 31 rights read?

• A. Reception
• B. Discharge
• C. Parole hearing
• D. Medical examination

Answer: (A)

Reading detainees’ Article 31 rights happens at the reception phase. This is the intake moment when a detainee first comes into custody, before any questioning or interrogation, to ensure they understand their protections under Article 31 of the UCMJ (such as the right to consultation with counsel and the right against compelled self-incrimination). The other phases are administrative or health-related steps—discharge, parole hearing, and medical examination—and they do not involve advisement of rights to the detainee.

Reading detainees’ Article 31 rights happens at the reception phase. This is the intake moment when a detainee first comes into custody, before any questioning or interrogation, to ensure they understand their protections under Article 31 of the UCMJ (such as the right to consultation with counsel and the right against compelled self-incrimination). The other phases are administrative or health-related steps—discharge, parole hearing, and medical examination—and they do not involve advisement of rights to the detainee.