s 68 Powers of punishment of junior disciplinary officer
68. A junior disciplinary officer may, upon conviction of an accused below the rank of warrant officer or ME3, impose any one of the following punishments:(a) in the case of servicemen holding trainee ranks which are equivalent to the rank of private, privates and recruits, detention for a period not exceeding 10 days; (b) a fine not exceeding —(i) in the case of soldiers above the rank of third sergeant (including military experts), a sum of $2,000; and[Act 24 of 2022 wef 28/10/2022] (ii) in the case of soldiers of the rank of third sergeant and below, a sum not exceeding $600;[Act 24 of 2022 wef 28/10/2022] (c) reprimand; (d) such minor punishment as the junior disciplinary officer is authorised by regulations made under this Act to award.[6/2006; 28/2009]