United States Naval Disciplinary Command

The United States Naval Disciplinary Command was established during World War II to administer discipline and rehabilitation for Navy personnel convicted of serious offenses. Operating primarily from facilities such as the United States Naval Disciplinary Barracks at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, the command oversaw confinement, training, and re-education programs aimed at returning offenders to honorable service. The command played a significant role during periods of large-scale mobilization, handling thousands of cases annually. Over time, as military justice systems evolved and disciplinary needs changed, the command was gradually dissolved, with its functions absorbed by broader naval corrections and legal institutions.