JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL’S CORPSUnited States Armed Forces

Uniform Code of Military Justice

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Uniform Code of Military Justice

Article 229. Misuse of Government Funds or Property.

(a) A person subject to this Code is guilty under this Article when the person knowingly uses Government funds, military property, Government purchasing authority, or another Government resource for a materially unauthorized private purpose and the use—

(i) produces unlawful personal gain;

(ii) causes material financial loss;

(iii) substantially interferes with military operations; or

(iv) constitutes a serious abuse of entrusted authority.

(b) Incidental, de minimis, or reasonably authorized personal use does not constitute an offense.

(c) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.