Uniform Code of Military Justice
Article 230. Hazarding a Military Vessel, Aircraft, or Vehicle.
(a) A person subject to this Code who is responsible for the operation, navigation, control, maintenance, dispatch, or safety of a military vessel, aircraft, vehicle, or comparable military conveyance is guilty under this Article when the person knowingly or recklessly creates a substantial and unjustifiable risk of loss, destruction, grounding, collision, crash, capture, or serious operational impairment.
(b) A person is not guilty merely because a reasonable operational decision results in damage, loss, or failure. The Government must prove knowing or reckless conduct creating the prohibited risk.
(c) A person guilty under this Article shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.