Know Your Military Rights – Article 31, UCMJ, and the U.S. Constitution

When you sign up to serve our country, you do lose some Free Speech rights, but your Constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure, self-incrimination, and to counsel are actually stronger in the military than in the civilian world. You just have to know your rights and stand by your guns.

The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of explosive ordnance disposal training places an XRS-150 X-ray in front of a simulated downed unmanned aerial system during an exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Jan. 20, 2021. The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and 379th ECES defended against an UAS that posed a potential threat to the safety and security of Al Udeid AB. (Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brigette Waltermire.)

Lock Down Your Shit

You Have the Right to Privacy and Protection from Illegal Searches

Unless You Consent

Commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command joined by commanding officer, Navy Medical Research Unit San Antonio and Sailors and Coast Guardsmen representing the Sea Services wave to the crowd during the Texas Cavaliers Fiesta River Parade June 21, 2021, San Antonio, Texas. The parade is one of key events during Fiesta San Antonio and dates back to 1941. It runs along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio. Fiesta began as a one-time parade (Battle of Flowers) in 1891, to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Military representatives participate in receptions, parades, pilgrimages and memorials. (Air Force photo by Mr. Johnny Saldivar.)

Ask for Your Lawyer

You Have the Right for Your Attorney to be Present at Questioning

Unless You Waive It

A U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor with Receiving Company, Support Battalion, briefs recruits with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, as part of a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 28, 2024. During the receiving process, recruits are taken to the United States Organizations for accountability, checked for contraband, given haircuts, make scripted phone calls home, and issued gear required for training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock.)

Shut Your Mouth

You Have the Right to Silence

Unless You Waive It

Know your military rights: lock down your shit, ask for your lawyer, and shut your mouth - Veritas Military Law