United States Code Title 10 — Armed Forces

§ 883. Art. 83. Malingering

§ 883.

Art. 83. Malingering

Any person subject to this chapter who, with the intent to avoid work, duty, or service—

(1)

feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse, or mental derangement; or

(2)

intentionally inflicts self-injury;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.