Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 176. False Representation to a Military Court.
(a) A person subject to this Code is guilty under this Article when, with intent to deceive a military court, the person knowingly and willfully—
(i) submits materially false evidence;
(ii) falsifies a material judicial filing; or
(iii) makes a materially false factual representation to the court.
(b) An unsuccessful legal argument, disputed interpretation, clerical error, or good-faith factual contention does not constitute an offense.
(c) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.