United States Code Title 10 — Armed Forces

§ 919b. Art. 119b. Child endangerment

§ 919b.

Art. 119b. Child endangerment

Any person subject to this chapter—

(1)

who has a duty for the care of a child under the age of 16 years; and

(2)

who, through design or culpable negligence, endangers the child’s mental or physical health, safety, or welfare;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.