10 U.S.C. § 917Chapter 47
§917. Art. 117. Provoking speeches or gestures
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§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.
| Revised section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 917 | 50:711. | May 5, 1950, ch. 169, §1 (Art. 117), 64 Stat. 139. |
Last amended: December 31, 2024
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