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False accusation against officer or man.
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141.—Every person subject to military law—
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(a) who makes a false accusation against an officer or man, knowing such accusation to be false, or
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(b) who knowingly makes a false statement affecting the character of an officer or man,
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is guilty of an offence against military law and shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to suffer imprisonment or any less punishment awardable by a court-martial.
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