Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 128. Disrespect Toward a Noncommissioned or Petty Officer.
(a) A person subject to this Code who knowingly engages in materially disrespectful conduct toward a noncommissioned officer or petty officer while that person is acting in an official capacity is guilty under this Article.
(b) Ordinary disagreement, minor discourtesy, good-faith criticism, reporting misconduct, or a lawful challenge to official action does not by itself constitute an offense.
(c) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.