§ 890. Art. 90. Willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer

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Publication 2026-03-26
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Department United States Congress
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§ 890. Art. 90. Willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer

(1) if the offense is committed in time of war, by death or such other punishment as a court-martial may direct; and

(2) if the offense is committed at any other time, by such punishment, other than death, as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 68; Pub. L. 114–328, div. E, title LX, § 5409, Dec. 23, 2016, 130 Stat. 2942.)

The word “commissioned” is inserted for clarity.

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
890 50:684. May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1 (Art. 90), 64 Stat. 135.

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2016—Pub. L. 114–328 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to the offense of assaulting or willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer. See section 889(b) of this title.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2016 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 114–328 effective on Jan. 1, 2019, as designated by the President, with implementing regulations and provisions relating to applicability to various situations, see section 5542 of Pub. L. 114–328 and Ex. Ord. No. 13825, set out as notes under section 801 of this title.

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