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§893 Art. 93. Cruelty and Maltreatment
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Summary
Anyone covered by this law who is cruel, oppressive, or who mistreats someone under their command must be punished. A court-martial will decide what the punishment will be.
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Title 10, §893
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Any person subject to this chapter who is guilty of cruelty toward, or oppression or maltreatment of, any person subject to his orders shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised sectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 89350:687.May 5, 1950, ch. 169, § 1 (Art. 93), 64 Stat. 136.
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10 U.S.C. § 893
Title 10 — Armed Forces
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
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