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.