Misconduct as prisoner

Any person subject to this code who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war: (1) For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by the person's captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners; or (2) While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. Source: SL 2012, ch 175 , § 255.