Does not require to prove intent, yet persons ignorant of military law, drunk or victims of mistake are dealt with gently.

Article 62.

Disrespect Toward President, Vice-president, Congress, Secretary Of War, Governors, Legislatures:

Punishment: (Officer) Dismissal from the service,
(Soldier) Court martial.

"Any officer who uses contemptuous or disrespectful words against the President, etc.... any other person subject to military law who so offends."

Contemptuous language is objectionable and liable to court martial whether

  1. Used in public or private.
  2. In official or private capacity.
  3. Written or spoken.
  4. True or untrue.

Article 63.

Disrespect Toward A Superior Officer:

Punishment: Court-martial.