All commanding officers and others in authority in the Army are required—
to show in themselves a good example of virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination;
to be vigilant in inspecting the conduct of all persons who are placed under their command;
to guard against and suppress all dissolute and immoral practices, and to correct, according to the laws and regulations of the Army, all persons who are guilty of them; and
to take all necessary and proper measures, under the laws, regulations, and customs of the Army, to promote and safeguard the morale, the physical well-being, and the general welfare of the officers and enlisted persons under their command or charge.
Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title V, § 507(a)(1)111 Stat. 1726 Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(b)(7)132 Stat. 1838 (Added , , , § 3583; renumbered § 7233, , , .)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Prior sections 7233 to 7235 were renumbered sections 8633 to 8635 of this title, respectively.
Amendments
Pub. L. 115–232section 3583 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .