Do you know that injuring yourself is against the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice)?

Question

which means, I suck as an Airman. Apparently I'm out of my mind.

(intentionally harming yourself) for whatever reason.

Answer 1

Duuuuhhhhhhhh! Just get out of boot camp? You are Government property!

NEWSFLASH: Under the UCMJ you could theoretically be held accountable for passing gas

Answer 2

Yes, I recall that... but can't remember the specific article covering that offense... oh, here it is:

TITLE 10 > Subtitle A > PART II > CHAPTER 47 > SUBCHAPTER X
§ 915. Art. 115. Malingering

Any person subject to this chapter who for the purpose of avoiding work, duty, or service—
(1) feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement; or
(2) intentionally inflicts self-injury;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

Answer 3

Lots of stuff is against the UCMJ.

Looking at an NCO wrong can get you for disrespect.

Disobeying a direct order (From an NCO or an Officer) in a combat zone or even Korea can get you a 48 hour detention releasable only by the company commander..

but if somone is getting you for this then they prob just dont like you.

Answer 4

This is a big yes, doing anything intentionally or even being negligent to your own body like not washing and getting sick could land you in some trouble. Best advice I can give you is to see a military consular, because even asking this question will raise a lot of flags and is a sign of a possible more serious problem.

Answer 5

Even if you unintentionally hurt yourself, you could be brought up on charges. When I was in the Navy, a guy on the ship got mad and punch a filing cabinet, which broke his hand. He did not intend to break his hand, but his actions did bring about the injury, and he was charged with Article 134.

Answer 6

Article 134—(Self-injury without intent to avoid service)

b. Elements.
(1) That the accused intentionally inflicted injury upon himself or herself;
(2) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces. [Note: If the offense was committed in time of war or in a hostile fire pay zone, add the following
element]
(3) That the offense was committed (in time of war) (in a hostile fire pay zone).

40. Article 115—Malingering

(1) That the accused was assigned to, or was aware of prospective assignment to, or availability for, the performance of work, duty, or service;
(2) That the accused feigned illness, physical disablement, mental lapse or derangement, or intentionally inflicted injury upon himself or herself; and
(3) That the accused’s purpose or intent in doing so was to avoid the work, duty, or service. [Note: If the offense was committed in time of war or in a hostile fire pay zone, add the following element]
(4) That the offense was committed (in time of war) (in a hostile fire pay zone).

Answer 7

Malinger = to pretend to be ill or intentionally injuring oneself, especially in order to avoid duty is indeed punishable under the UCMJ.

What is it you don’t understand about this concept?

Answer 8

Absolutely
You *can* be court marshaled for just getting a sun burn for the destruction of government property.

If you are in the military you are suppose to take the proper precautions to insure your wellbeing.

Answer 9

I think they mean intentionally harming yourself....

Answer 10

yes, as a matter of fact soldiers injuring themselves to get out of combat duty was very prevalent during the vietnam war...i believe mr. john kerry could tell you exactly how to do this and get away with it...AND receive medals for it in the process, become a traitor to your country, and then get to run around the world telling everyone how brave you were...what a joke this man is!