Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 195. Assault on Military Police or a Military Law-Enforcement Officer.
(a) A person subject to this Code is guilty under this Article when the person knowingly commits an assault or battery against Military Police or another military law-enforcement officer while that officer is lawfully performing official duties and the accused knows or reasonably should know the person's law-enforcement status.
(b) Aggravated assault upon a military law-enforcement officer may be charged where the conduct satisfies Article 142(c).
(c) Lawful self-defense remains available where otherwise recognized by law.
(d) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.