Subchapter X · Punitive Articles
Article 125. Kidnapping
2024 Manual for Courts-Martial, United States
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This is a punitive article. Its elements, explanation, maximum punishment,
and sample specifications are in the Manual's Part IV.
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Rules for Courts-Martial
Discussion under R.C.M. 307(c)(2) — Preferral of charges
…charges before arraignment. See R.C.M. 601(e)(2). (C) Preemption . An offense specifically defined by Articles 81 through 132 may not be alleged as a violation of Article 134 . See paragraph 91.c.(5)(a) of Part IV. But see R.C.M.…
UCMJ Punitive Articles
Article 128b, ¶ 78a.c.(1)(g) — Domestic Violence
10 U.S.C. § 925 (article 125)
Practice Note under Article 129, ¶ 79.b.(1)(b) — Burglary; unlawful entry
…to commit an offense punishable under sections 918-920, 920b-921, 922, 925-928a, and 930 of this title (Article 118-120, 120b-121, 122, 125-128a, and 130), add the following element:]
Article 129, ¶ 79.b.(1)(c) — Burglary; unlawful entry
That the breaking and entering were with the intent to commit an offense punishable under Article 118-120, 120b-121, 122, 125-128a, and 130.
Article 129, ¶ 79.d.(1) — Burglary; unlawful entry
Burglary (with the intent to commit an offense punishable under Article 118-120, 120b-121, 122, 125- 128a, or 130). Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 10 years.
Article 134, ¶ 91.c.(5)(a) — General article
Preemption doctrine. The preemption doctrine prohibits application of Article 134 to conduct covered by Articles 80 through 132. For example, larceny is covered in Article 121, and if an element of that offense is lacking—for example,…
Uniform Code of Military Justice
Art. 1(17)(A) — Definitions
…120), section 920a (article 120a), section 920b (article 120b), section 920c (article 120c), section 925 (article 125), section 928b (article 128b), section 930 (article 130), section 932 (article 132), the standalone offense…
Art. 24a(d)(1)(B) — Special trial counsel
An offense under section 925 (article 125), section 930 (article 130), or section 932 (article 132) of this title that occurred on or after January 1,…
Art. 24a(d)(1)(C) — Special trial counsel
An offense under section 920a (article 120a) of this title, an offense under section 925 (article 125) of this title alleging an act of nonconsensual sodomy, or the standalone offense of kidnapping punishable…
Art. 137(a)(3) — Articles to be explained
…to sections 802, 803, 807– 815, 825, 827, 831, 837, 838, 855, 877–934, and 937–939 of this title (articles 2, 3, 7–15, 25, 27, 31, 37, 38, 55, 77–134, and 137–139).