US Code

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

10 U.S.C. § 912

Art. 112. Drunkenness and other incapacitation offenses

(a)

Drunk on Duty .—

Any person subject to this chapter who is drunk on duty shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(b)

Incapacitation for Duty From Drunkenness or Drug Use .—

Any person subject to this chapter who, as a result of indulgence in any alcoholic beverage or any drug, is incapacitated for the proper performance of duty shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(c)

Drunk Prisoner .—

Any person subject to this chapter who is a prisoner and, while in such status, is drunk shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041 70A Stat. 72 Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5424130 Stat. 2947 (, ; , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

912

50:706.

May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1 (Art. 112), 64 Stat. 139.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 114–3282016— amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any person subject to this chapter other than a sentinel or look-out, who is found drunk on duty, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.”

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2016 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–328section 5542 of Pub. L. 114–328section 801 of this titleAmendment by 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 .