Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ): What is the intent of Article 31? This episode explores the intent of Article 31 of the UCMJ and what actually happens. The military world is a place where laws and regulations exist, but they are not followed according to UCMJ. Article 31 intent is to prevent a person suspected of an punishable offense from engaging in self incrimination. How far will the military and JAG go to induce an offender to incriminate themselves? Learn what they do and how to avoid the trap is the focus of this podcast.