Guam § 63723 - Desertion.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 63723 — Desertion., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63723. Desertion.
(a) Any member of the Guam military forces is guilty of desertion who:
(1) without authority goes or remains absent from his unit;
(2) quits his unit, organization, or place of duty with intent to avoid hazardous duty or to shirk
important service; or
(3) without being regularly separated from one of the Guam military forces enlists or accepts an
appointment in the same or another of the Guam military forces or one of the armed forces without
fully disclosing the fact that he has not been regularly separated, or enters any foreign armed service
except when authorized by the United States and Guam.
(b) Any commissioned officer of the Guam military forces who, after tender of his resignation and
before notice of its acceptance, quits his post or proper duties without leave and with intent to remain away
therefrom permanently is guilty of desertion.
(c) Any person found guilty of desertion or attempt to desert shall be punished as a court-martial may
direct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 63723
What does Guam Code Annotated § 63723 cover?
Section 63723 ("Desertion.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 63723?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 63723 apply to my situation?
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