Provoking speeches or gestures is an offense under Article 117 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. It covers a person subject to military law who uses provoking or reproachful words or gestures toward another person also subject to the code. A person convicted under the article is punished as a court-martial directs.
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Classification CodeArticle 117, Uniform Code of Military Justice (10 U.S.C. 917) 1 Typical PenaltyPunished as a court-martial may direct 1 Elements of OffenseA person subject to the chapter uses provoking or reproachful words or gestures towards any other person subject to the chapter 1 Classification
Offense GradeMinor or Summary Offense 1 Connections
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1. 10 U.S. Code Section 917, Art. 117 (Legal Information Institute)
Section heading
Art. 117. Provoking speeches or gestures
Statute text, offense clause
Any person subject to this chapter who uses provoking or reproachful words or gestures towards any other person subject to this chapter
Statute text, punishment clause
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
In Group: Riot, Affray and Breach of the Peace, 10 U.S. Code section 917
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.
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