Punishment of officers, junior commissioned officers and warrant officers by area commanders and others: An officer
a) forfeiture of seniority, or in the case of any of them whose promotion depends upon length of service, forfeiture of service for the purpose of promotion for a period not exceeding twelve months but subject to the right of the accused previous to the award to elect to be tried by a court-martial: (b) severe reprimand or reprimand; (c) stoppage of pay and allowances until any proved loss or damage occasioned by the offence of which he is convicted is made good.