10 U.S.C. § 895a — Art. 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or lookout

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A person subject to this chapter who knowingly directs wrongful disrespectful words or behavior at a sentinel or lookout performing duty may be punished by court-martial.

(a) A person subject to this chapter who knows another person is a sentinel or lookout and uses wrongful, disrespectful language directed at and within the hearing of that sentinel or lookout while on duty may be punished as a court-martial directs. (b) The same punishment applies to wrongful, disrespectful behavior directed at and within the sight of a sentinel or lookout known to be performing those duties.

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(a)Disrespectful Language Toward Sentinel or Lookout.—

Any person subject to this chapter who, knowing that another person is a sentinel or lookout, uses wrongful and disrespectful language that is directed toward and within the hearing of the sentinel or lookout, who is in the execution of duties as a sentinel or lookout, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(b)Disrespectful Behavior Toward Sentinel or Lookout.—

Any person subject to this chapter who, knowing that another person is a sentinel or lookout, behaves in a wrongful and disrespectful manner that is directed toward and within the sight of the sentinel or lookout, who is in the execution of duties as a sentinel or lookout, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Source credit: (Added Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5412, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2943.)

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2016Enacted · Pub. L. 114-328 · 130 Stat. 2943

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