(a) Any person subject to this chapter who:
(1) Without authority to do so, releases a prisoner; or
(2) Through neglect or designs, allows a prisoner to escape,
shall be punished as directed by a court-martial regardless of whether the prisoner was committed in strict compliance with the law.
(b) Any person subject to this chapter who unlawfully drinks any alcoholic beverage with a prisoner shall be punished as directed by a court-martial.