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Uniform Code of Military Justice

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Uniform Code of Military Justice

Article 121. Insubordination.

(a) A person subject to this Code is guilty of insubordination when the person—

(i) knowingly and willfully disobeys the lawful command of a superior commissioned officer; or

(ii) knowingly threatens a superior commissioned officer under circumstances materially undermining lawful military authority.

(b) Criticism, disagreement, reporting misconduct, seeking review, filing a complaint, or refusing an unlawful order does not constitute insubordination when lawfully undertaken.

(c) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.