The answer is somewhere in the Uniform Code of Military Justice 10 USC Sections 886-934. cant seem to find it so would be grateful if someone out there could shed some light
2007-09-02 14:31:36 · 11 answers · asked by londonboy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
why do some people think this is s dumb question?
2007-09-03 09:56:25 · update #1
Currently, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 14 offenses are punishable by death. The following can receive this punishment at any times (with the article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice given):
94 - Mutiny or sedition
99 - Misbehavior before the enemy
100 - Subordinate compelling surrender
101 - Improper use of countersign
102 - Forcing a safeguard
104 - Aiding the enemy
106 - Espionage
110 - Improper hazarding of vessel
118 - Murder
120 - Rape and carnal knowledge
The following only carrying a death sentence if committed during times of war:
85 - Desertion
90 - Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer
92 - Failure to obey order or regulation
113 - Misbehavior of a sentinel or lookout
2007-09-02 14:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by Insane 1 1 · 10⤊ 0⤋
Ucmj Death Penalty
2016-11-04 03:25:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valid question! I am interested in the answers. I only thought that espionage was the offense punishable by the death penalty.
Given my lack of knowledge I am rather ashamed to admit that I am a WAF Vet?!?
THANKS INSANE 1 that was excellent! How did you come up with that so fast---must be a Marine = )
2007-09-02 14:43:30 · answer #3 · answered by Free Thinker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Article 104 Aiding the enemy. Admittedly committed by Sen. John Kerry while a member of the US Naval Reserve.
You are free to find the others.
2007-09-02 14:44:13 · answer #4 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but here are some...
Desertion on the battle field can be dealt with by summary execution.
I would think treason
'Fragging' a superior?
Here's one for you:
I was a Navy quartermaster (navigator) and in time of war as I understood it if we forgot to wind the chronometer and it stopped as a result, the captain could have you marched out on deck and summarily shot!
2007-09-02 14:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by rick b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Insane1" hit the nail on the head; there are 15 offenses under the UCMJ that are punishable by death, which he has already listed.
2007-09-02 17:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1.eating after 1000pm
2.wearing green on mondays
3.not reading Harry Potters latest book
4.being a Notre Dame fan
5.not shaving for more than 2 days
these are the only ones I remember!
2007-09-02 15:15:21 · answer #7 · answered by LAVADOG 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?did=180&scid=32
2007-09-02 14:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
espianoge
Murder
Treason
Desertion during a time of war
2007-09-02 14:44:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/punitivearticles/a/mcm.htm
2007-09-02 14:51:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋