Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 224. Relationship to Rules and Sentencing Guidelines.
(a) This Code controls when inconsistent with—
(i) the Rules of Practice and Procedure;
(ii) the Rules of Evidence;
(iii) sentencing guidelines;
(iv) administrative regulations;
(v) service policies; or
(vi) local judicial procedures.
(b) A rule, guideline, regulation, or policy shall not—
(i) create a substantive criminal offense;
(ii) eliminate an element of an offense;
(iii) reduce the Government’s burden of proof;
(iv) eliminate a substantive defense;
(v) enlarge military jurisdiction; or
(vi) authorize a punishment prohibited by this Code.