ARTICLE 61.

ABSENCE WITHOUT LEAVE:

Punishment: Court Martial.

"Any person who fails to repair at the fixed time to duty, or
goes from same without leave of absence, or absents himself from
his command, guard, quarters, station or camp without proper
leave...."
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.