10 U.S.C. § 891Chapter 47

§891. Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer

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§891. Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer

Any warrant officer or enlisted member who—

(1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;

(2) willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or

(3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;


shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
891 50:685. May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1 (Art. 91), 64 Stat. 136.

The word "member" is substituted for the word "person".

Last amended: December 31, 2024

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