Commentary First Group of Parts – Discipline Part 6 – Summary Hearing and Appeals and Review Section 132: Punishments available to commanding officer
282.This section lists the punishments which are available to a CO who has found a charge proved. It also places restrictions in relation to the rank or rate of a person who may receive certain punishments from the CO.
283.Under regulations, a CO may decide the details of a minor punishment, and this provision allows for the different circumstances COs find themselves in. A CO is also permitted to delegate functions under minor punishment regulations.