TITLE 50 - US CODE - CHAPTER 22 - UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

551 to 556. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 551, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 108, defined terms used in this chapter. See sections 101 and 801 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 552, acts May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 109; Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 852, 23, 70 Stat. 911, related to persons subject to Articles of War. See section 802 of Title 10. Act Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 852, 23, 70 Stat. 911 was repealed by Pub. L. 87–651, title III, § 307A, Sept. 7, 1962, 76 Stat. 526. Section 553, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 109, related to jurisdiction to try certain personnel. See section 803 of Title 10. Section 554, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 110, provided for dismissed officers right to trial by court-martial. See section 804 of Title 10. Section 555, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 110, provided that this chapter should be applicable in all places. See section 805 of Title 10. Section 556, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 110, related to judge advocates and legal officers. See section 806 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER II - APPREHENSION AND RESTRAINT

561 to 568. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 561, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 111, related to apprehension. See section 807 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 562, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 111, provided for apprehension of deserters. See section 808 of Title 10. Section 563, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 111, related to imposition of restraint. See section 809 of Title 10. Section 564, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 111, related to restraint of persons charged with offenses. See section 810 of Title 10. Section 565, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 112, provided for reports and receiving of prisoners. See section 811 of Title 10. Section 566, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 112, prohibited confinement of members of armed forces with enemy prisoners. See section 812 of Title 10. Section 567, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 112, prohibited punishment before trial. See section 813 of Title 10. Section 568, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 112, related to delivery of offenders to civil authorities. See section 814 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER III - NON-JUDICIAL PUNISHMENT

50 USC 571 - Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 112, related to commanding officers non-judicial punishment. See section 815 of Title 10, Armed Forces.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER IV - COURTS-MARTIAL JURISDICTION

576 to 581. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 576, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 113, classified types of courts-martial. See section 816 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 577, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 114, related to jurisdiction of courts-martial in general. See section 817 of Title 10. Section 578, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 114, related to jurisdiction of general courts-martial. See section 818 of Title 10. Section 579, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 114, related to jurisdiction of special courts-martial. See section 819 of Title 10. Section 580, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 114, related to jurisdiction of summary courts-martial. See section 820 of Title 10. Section 581, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 115, provided that jurisdiction of courts-martial was not exclusive. See section 821 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER V - APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION OF COURTS-MARTIAL

586 to 593. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 586, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 115, prescribed persons who may convene general courts-martial. See section 822 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 587, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 115, prescribed persons who may convene special courts-martial. See section 823 of Title 10. Section 588, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 116, prescribed persons who may convene summary courts-martial. See section 824 of Title 10. Section 589, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 116, related to persons who may serve on courts-martial. See section 825 of Title 10. Section 590, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 117, provided for law officer of a general court-martial. See section 826 of Title 10. Section 591, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 117, related to appointment of trial counsel and defense counsel. See section 827 of Title 10. Section 592, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 117, provided for appointment of reporters and interpreters. See section 828 of Title 10. Section 593, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 117, related to absent and additional members of courts-martial. See section 829 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER VI - PRETRIAL PROCEDURE

601 to 606. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 601, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 118, related to charges and specifications. See section 830 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 602, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 118, prohibited compulsory self-incrimination. See section 831 of Title 10. Section 603, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 118, related to investigations. See section 832 of Title 10. Section 604, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 119, provided for forwarding of charges. See section 833 of Title 10. Section 605, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 119, related to advice of staff judge advocate and reference for trial. See section 834 of Title 10. Section 606, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 119, provided for service of charges. See section 835 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER VII - TRIAL PROCEDURE

611 to 629. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 611, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 120, authorized President to prescribe rules. See section 836 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 612, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 120, related to unlawfully influencing action of court. See section 837 of Title 10. Section 613, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 120, provided for duties of trial counsel and defense counsel. See section 838 of Title 10. Section 614, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 121, related to sessions of the courts-martial. See section 839 of Title 10. Section 615, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 121, provided for continuances. See section 840 of Title 10. Section 616, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 121, provided for challenges. See section 841 of Title 10. Section 617, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 121, related to oaths. See section 842 of Title 10. Section 618, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 121, related to statutes of limitation. See section 843 of Title 10. Section 619, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 122, related to former jeopardy. See section 844 of Title 10. Section 620, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 122, related to pleas of the accused. See section 845 of Title 10. Section 621, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 122, related to opportunity to obtain witnesses and other evidence. See section 846 of Title 10. Section 622, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 123, provided for refusal to appear or testify. See section 847 of Title 10. Section 623, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 123, related to contempts. See section 848 of Title 10. Section 624, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 123, related to depositions. See section 849 of Title 10. Section 625, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 124, provided for admissibility of records of courts of inquiry. See section 850 of Title 10. Section 626, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 124, provided for methods of voting and rulings. See section 851 of Title 10. Section 627, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 125, prescribed number of votes required. See section 852 of Title 10. Section 628, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 64 Stat. 125, required every court-martial to announce its findings and sentence. See section 853 of Title 10. Section 629, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 125, related to record of trial. See section 858 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER VIII - SENTENCES

636 to 639. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 636, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 126, prohibited cruel and unusual punishments. See section 855 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 637, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 126, related to maximum limits of punishment. See section 856 of Title 10. Section 638, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 126, provided for effective date of sentences. See section 857 of Title 10. Section 639, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 126, related to execution of confinement. See section 854 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER IX - REVIEW OF COURTS-MARTIAL

646 to 663. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 646, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 127, related to errors of law and to lesser included offense. See section 859 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 647, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 127, provided for initial action on record. See section 860 of Title 10. Section 648, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 127, provided for initial action on general court-martial records. See section 861 of Title 10. Section 649, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 127, provided for reconsideration and revision. See section 862 of Title 10. Section 650, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 127, related to rehearings. See section 863 of Title 10. Section 651, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 128, related to approval by convening authority. See section 864 of Title 10. Section 652, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 128, provided for disposition of records after review by convening authority. See section 865 of Title 10. Section 653, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 128, provided for review by board of review. See section 866 of Title 10. Section 654, acts May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 130; Mar. 2, 1955, ch. 9, 1(i), 69 Stat. 10, provided for review by the Court of Military Appeals. See section 867 of Title 10. Section 655, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 130, authorized establishment of branch offices of The Judge Advocate General. See section 868 of Title 10. Section 656, act May 30, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 130, provided for review in office of The Judge Advocate General. See section 869 of Title 10. Section 657, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 130, provided for appellate counsel. See section 870 of Title 10. Section 658, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 131, provided for execution of sentence and suspension of sentence. See section 871 of Title 10. Section 659, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 131, related to vacation of suspension of a court-martial sentence. See section 872 of Title 10. Section 660, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 132, provided for a petition for a new trial. See section 873 of Title 10. Section 661, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 132, authorized remission and suspension of sentences. See section 874 of Title 10. Section 662, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 132, related to restoration of rights, privileges, and property. See section 875 of Title 10. Section 663, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 132, related to finality of court-martial judgments. See section 876 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER X - PUNITIVE ARTICLES

671 to 728. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 671, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 134, defined principal. See section 877 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 672, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 134, related to accessories after the fact. See section 878 of Title 10. Section 673, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 134, authorized conviction of lesser included offense. See section 879 of Title 10. Section 674, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 138, related to attempts. See section 880 of Title 10. Section 675, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 138, related to conspiracy. See section 881 of Title 10. Section 676, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 134, related to solicitation. See section 882 of Title 10. Section 677, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 134, related to fraudulent enlistment, appointment, or separation. See section 883 of Title 10. Section 678, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 135, related to unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation. See section 884 of Title 10. Section 679, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 135, provided for desertion. See section 885 of Title 10. Section 680, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 135, related to absence without leave. See section 886 of Title 10. Section 681, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 135, related to missing movement of a ship, aircraft, or unit. See section 887 of Title 10. Section 682, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 135, related to contempt towards officials. See section 888 of Title 10. Section 683, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 135, related to disrespect towards superior officer. See section 889 of Title 10. Section 684, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 135, related to assaulting or willfully disobeying officer. See section 890 of Title 10. Section 685, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 136, related to insubordinate conduct towards noncommissioned officer. See section 891 of Title 10. Section 686, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 136, related to failure to obey order or regulation. See section 892 of Title 10. Section 687, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 136, related to cruelty and maltreatment. See section 893 of Title 10. Section 688, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 136, related to mutiny or sedition. See section 894 of Title 10. Section 689, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 136, related to arrest and confinement. See section 895 of Title 10. Section 690, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 136, related to releasing prisoner without proper authority. See section 896 of Title 10. Section 691, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 137, related to unlawful detention of another. See section 897 of Title 10. Section 692, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 137, related to noncompliance with procedural rules. See section 898 of Title 10. Section 693, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 137, related to misbehavior before the enemy. See section 899 of Title 10. Section 694, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 137, related to subordinate compelling surrender. See section 900 of Title 10. Section 695, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 137, related to improper use of countersign. See section 901 of Title 10. Section 696, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 137, related to forcing a safeguard. See section 902 of Title 10. Section 697, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 138, related to captured or abandoned property. See section 903 of Title 10. Section 698, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 138, related to aiding the enemy. See section 904 of Title 10. Section 699, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 138, related to misconduct as a prisoner. See section 905 of Title 10. Section 700, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 138, related to spies. See section 906 of Title 10. Section 701, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 138, related to false official statements. See section 907 of Title 10. Section 702, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 138, related to loss, damage, destruction, or wrongful disposition of military property. See section 908 of Title 10. Section 703, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to waste, spoil or destruction of property other than military property. See section 909 of Title 10. Section 704, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to improper hazarding of vessel. See section 910 of Title 10. Section 705, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to drunken or reckless driving. See section 911 of Title 10. Section 706, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to drunk on duty. See section 912 of Title 10. Section 707, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to misbehavior of sentinel. See section 913 of Title 10. Section 708, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to dueling. See section 914 of Title 10. Section 709, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to malingering. See section 915 of Title 10. Section 710, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to riot or breach of peace. See section 916 of Title 10. Section 711, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 139, related to provoking speeches or gestures. See section 917 of Title 10. Section 712, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 140, related to murder. See section 918 of Title 10. Section 713, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 140, related to manslaughter. See section 919 of Title 10. Section 714, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 140, related to rape and carnal knowledge. See section 920 of Title 10. Section 715, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 140, related to larceny and wrongful appropriation. See section 921 of Title 10. Section 716, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 140, related to robbery. See section 922 of Title 10. Section 717, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 141, related to forgery. See section 923 of Title 10. Section 718, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 141, related to maiming. See section 924 of Title 10. Section 719, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 141, related to sodomy. See section 925 of Title 10. Section 720, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 141, related to arson. See section 926 of Title 10. Section 721, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 141, related to extortion. See section 927 of Title 10. Section 722, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 141, related to assault. See section 928 of Title 10. Section 723, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 142, related to burglary. See section 929 of Title 10. Section 724, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 142, related to housebreaking. See section 930 of Title 10. Section 725, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 142, related to perjury. See section 931 of Title 10. Section 726, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 142, related to frauds against Government. See section 932 of Title 10. Section 727, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 142, related to conduct unbecoming an officer and gentleman. See section 933 of Title 10. Section 728, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 142, was a general article covering offenses not specifically defined. See section 934 of Title 10.

TITLE 50 - US CODE - SUBCHAPTER XI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

731 to 739. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641

Section 731, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 143, related to courts of inquiry. See section 935 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 732, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 143, related to authority to administer oaths and to act as notary. See section 936 of Title 10. Section 733, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 144, required reading and explanation of certain sections of this chapter. See section 937 of Title 10. Section 734, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 144, related to complaints of wrongs. See section 938 of Title 10. Section 735, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 144, related to redress of injuries to property. See section 939 of Title 10. Section 736, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 1, 64 Stat. 145, authorized President to delegate his authority. See section 940 of Title 10. Section 737, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 8, 64 Stat. 146, provided for oath of enlistment. See section 502 of Title 10. Section 738, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 9, 64 Stat. 146, provided for removal of suits. See section 1442a of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure. Section 739, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 10, 64 Stat. 146, related to dismissal of officers. See sections 1161 and 6408 of Title 10.

50 USC 740 - Omitted

50 USC 741 - Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 53, 70A Stat. 641, eff. Jan. 1, 1957

Section, act May 5, 1950, ch. 169, 13, 64 Stat. 147, prescribed qualifications of Judge Advocate Generals of armed forces. See sections 3037, 5148, and 8072 of Title 10, Armed Forces.