Public Law 119-88 (05/04/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 895a

Art. 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or lookout

(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.

Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5412130 Stat. 2943 (Added , , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

section 5542 of Pub. L. 114–328section 801 of this titleSection effective on , as designated by the President, with implementing regulations and provisions relating to applicability to various situations, see and Ex. Ord. No. 13825, set out as notes under .