US Code

Public Law 119-102 (07/12/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 895a

Art. 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or lookout

Section text and notes

(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 .