Us Code § 892 - Art. 92. Failure to obey order or regulation
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§ 892. Art. 92. Failure to obey order or regulation
Any person subject to this chapter who—
(1) violates or fails to obey any lawful general order or regulation;
(2) having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a 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;
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 892 | 50:686. | May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1 (Art. 92), 64 Stat. 136. |
The word "order" is substituted for the word "same".
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