text: who can offer a soldier an article 15? yes, i could just read article 15, but i don't have time right now.  does it have to be a commissioned officer?   does it have to be a commander?  can a first sergeant?  here's the real question:  what about a master sergeant who is a section sergeant? just for your records if you ever need to read it (i never did and i had a few threatened in my life) is the code: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/justicelawlegislation/l/blucmj15.htm