Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 189. Reckless Operation of a Military Vehicle, Vessel, or Aircraft.
(a) A person subject to this Code is guilty under this Article when the person knowingly operates a military vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or comparable military conveyance with reckless disregard for the safety of persons, property, or military operations.
(b) Recklessness requires conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk. Mere ordinary negligence or a reasonable operational decision made under emergency or combat conditions does not constitute an offense.
(c) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.