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Any person subject to this chapter who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war--
(1) for the purpose of securing favorable treatment by his captors acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom, or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners; or
(2) while in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 10 U.S.C. § 905 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 10. Armed Forces § 905. Art. 105. Misconduct as prisoner - last updated January 01, 2018 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-10-armed-forces/10-usc-sect-905.html
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