Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 199. False Information to Military Police.
(a) A person subject to this Code is guilty under this Article when, with intent to materially mislead or obstruct a lawful military law-enforcement investigation or apprehension, the person knowingly gives Military Police or another military law-enforcement officer materially false factual information.
(b) A person who has a legal right to remain silent does not violate this Article by remaining silent, declining to answer, or requesting counsel.
(c) A mistake, uncertainty, inconsistent recollection, or immaterial falsehood does not constitute an offense unless the Government proves the knowing intent required by subsection (a).
(d) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.