Who initiates the 24-Hour Notification?

• A. A Corrections Officer or NCOIC.
• B. The ACC's CC.
• C. The MJ.
• D. The SJA.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is who is responsible for getting the process rolling when something involving confinement or custody needs formal notice within 24 hours. The person who initiates this notification is the Corrections Officer or NCOIC because they are the custodian closest to the incident and must promptly escalate it up the chain of command. This early alert ensures leadership is informed, evidence is preserved, and any required investigations or legal actions can start in a timely, orderly way.

The other roles don’t initiate the 24-hour notification: the military judge handles adjudication after matters are brought to trial, the SJA provides legal guidance and support rather than starting the notification, and the ACC’s commander is typically the recipient of such information rather than the initiator.