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§ 895a. Art. 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or lookout

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Release point 119-83 · current through 04/13/2026

§ 895a.

Art. 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or lookout

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

Section effective on
Jan. 1, 2019
, as designated by the President, with implementing regulations and provisions relating to applicability to various situations, see section 5542 of Pub. L. 114–328 and Ex. Ord. No. 13825, set out as notes under section 801 of this title.

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