Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 101. Attempt.
(a) A person subject to this Code who, with specific intent to commit an offense punishable under this Code, performs an act constituting a substantial step toward commission of that offense is guilty of attempt.
(b) Mere preparation is insufficient.
(c) Factual impossibility is not a defense when the conduct would constitute the intended offense if the circumstances were as the accused believed them to be.
(d) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.