Uniform Code of Military Justice

Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a federal law, enacted by Congress. The provisions of the UCMJ are contained in United States Code, Title 10, Chapter 47. Furthermore, Article 36 of the UCMJ gives the President the right to recommend rules and procedures to put into practice that the provisions of the UCMJ which he does by the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM). This is an order that contains detailed instructions for implementing military law for the United States Armed Forces (UCMJ).

In the Article 91, it clearly states that any warrant officer or enlisted member who does the following acts will be punished by court martial as it seen fit (UCMJ).

strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office (UCMJ).;

willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or (UCMJ).

treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer while that officer is in the execution of his office (UCMJ).

Article 92

This Article 91 also goes along with the UCMJ, which means that if any military person fails to follow the uniform laws. The article is put into action due to the fact the military was treated with disrespect. Furthermore, if any military violates Article 92, which states the following will face being court martial for their punishment.

1) violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation;

2) having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by any member of the armed forces, which it is his duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or 3) is derelict in the performance of his duties

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