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10 U.S.C. § 895a

U.S. CodeFederalPositive Law
Art. 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or lookout
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Title
10 — Armed Forces
Chapter
STA/PTII/CH47
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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(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. (Added Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5412, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2943.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective DateSection 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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