Section 20-12-26 - Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer.

20-12-26. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer.

Any warrant officer or enlisted member who:   

A.     strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer while that officer is in the execution of his office;   

B.     willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer; or   

C.     treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer or petty officer while that officer is in the execution of his office;   

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.