10 U.S.C. § 916
Section 916 · Art. 116. Riot or breach of peace
Amended 1 time on record
Applied in 16 court decisions — leading case United States v. Stevens (1985)
Most recently applied in United States v. Stockett, Joseph (December 2005)
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Any person subject to this chapter who causes or participates in any riot or breach of the peace shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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Cross References
Article to be explained, see section 937 of this title.
Crew rioting on board vessel of United States, Federal offense, see section 2192 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure.