§920c Art. 120c. Other Sexual Misconduct

Summary

It makes several sexual misconduct acts illegal for people under military law and lets military courts punish anyone who does them. It bans knowingly looking at, photographing, recording, or sharing images of another person’s private parts without their consent when that person reasonably expects privacy. It bans forcing someone to take part in prostitution. It also bans intentionally exposing genitalia, anus, buttocks, or a woman’s areola or nipple in an indecent way. People who commit these acts are guilty and can be punished by a court-martial. Act of prostitution — a sexual act or contact done in return for something of value. Private area — naked or underwear-covered genitals, anus, buttocks, or female areola/nipple. Reasonable expectation of privacy — places or situations where a person would expect to undress or not be seen by the public. Broadcast — electronically send a visual image for others to view. Distribute — give or transmit something to another, including electronically. Indecent manner — grossly vulgar, obscene sexual conduct that offends common decency.