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10 U.S.C. 891: Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officerText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 10-ARMED FORCESCHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

§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 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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”.