Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 917

Art. 117. Provoking speeches or gestures

Any person subject to this chapter who uses provoking or reproachful words or gestures towards any other person subject to this chapter shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 104170A Stat. 72(, .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

917

50:711.

May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1 (Art. 117), 64 Stat. 139.