Us Code § 891 - Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
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§ 891. Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
Any warrant officer or enlisted member who—
(1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
(2) willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or
(3) 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;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 68.)
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 891 | 50:685. | May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1 (Art. 91), 64 Stat. 136. |
The word "member" is substituted for the word "person".
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