What is a UCMJ Article 91?

The government can accuse you under UCMJ Article 91 for striking, disobeying, or using contemptuous language or disrespect toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer of the U.S. armed forces.

What is the punishment for insubordination?

If the victim of your insubordination is a noncommissioned (NCO) or petty officer (PO) who is not a superior, penalties could include: Dishonorable discharge, Forfeiture of pay and allowances, and/or. Confinement of up to 1 year.

What is the purpose of Article 91 of the UCMJ?

Understanding Article 91 (Insubordinate Conduct Toward Warrant Officer, Noncommissioned Officer, or Petty Officer) of the UCMJ The purpose of Article 91 is to protect warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officers from disrespect and violence as well as ensuring obedience to their lawful orders.

Can a service member be charged with Article 91?

Contact Us Now! The MCM states a service member may be charged with a violation of Article 91 Insubordinate Conduct Toward Warrant Officer, Noncommissioned Officer, or Petty Officer if they: strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;

How is absence without leave addressed in the UCMJ?

Absence Without Leave (AWOL) in the military is addressed under Article 86 of the UCMJ. The scope of Article 86 covers any case not addressed in another Article in which a service member is, through the service member’s own fault, not at the place where the member… Learn More

What is Article 90 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice?

Article 90 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) outlines the crime of willful disobedience by a military member a superior commissioned officer. Article 91 covers willful disobedience of a superior Noncommissioned or Warrant Officer.