Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73
§895a Art. 95a. Disrespect toward sentinel or lookout
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Summary
If someone under military law knows another person is a sentinel or lookout (a guard on duty) and says insulting or disrespectful words that the guard can hear while the guard is working, they can be punished by a court-martial. The same is true if they act in a disrespectful way that the guard can see while the guard is on duty.
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Title 10, §895a
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(a)Any person subject to this chapter who, knowing that another person is a sentinel or lookout, uses wrongful and disrespectful language that is directed toward and within the hearing of the sentinel or lookout, who is in the execution of duties as a sentinel or lookout, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
(b)Any person subject to this chapter who, knowing that another person is a sentinel or lookout, behaves in a wrongful and disrespectful manner that is directed toward and within the sight of the sentinel or lookout, who is in the execution of duties as a sentinel or lookout, shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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Effective Date
Section 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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10 U.S.C. § 895a
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73