Title 10 — Armed ForcesRelease 119-73
§931a Art. 131a. Subornation of perjury
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Summary
Under the military code, it's illegal to get someone to take a legal oath and then lie when six things are present: the oath is authorized and given by an authorized person; the witness willfully makes or signs an important, false statement; and both people know it's false.
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Title 10, §931a
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(a)Any person subject to this chapter who induces and procures another person—
(1)to take an oath; and
(2)to falsely testify, depose, or state upon such oath;
(b)The conditions referred to in subsection (a) are the following:
(1)The oath is administered with respect to a matter for which such oath is required or authorized by law.
(2)The oath is administered by a person having authority to do so.
(3)Upon the oath, the other person willfully makes or subscribes a statement.
(4)The statement is material.
(5)The statement is false.
(6)When the statement is made or subscribed, the person subject to this chapter and the other person do not believe that the statement is true.
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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. § 931a
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73