10 USC 886 - Art. 86. Absence without leave

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jun 13, 2024

§ 886.

Art. 86. Absence without leave

Any member of the armed forces who, without authority—

(1)

fails to go to his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed;

(2)

goes from that place; or

(3)

absents himself or remains absent from his unit, organization, or place of duty at which he is required to be at the time prescribed;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 67.)

cite as: 10 USC 886