Subchapter X · Punitive Articles
Article 80. Attempts
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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Provisions elsewhere in the Manual whose text cites Article 80. Each link opens the citing provision.
Rules for Courts-Martial
R.C.M. 201(f)(1)(D) — Jurisdiction in general
…jurisdiction to try offenses under Articles 120(a), 120(b), 120b(a), and 120b(b), and attempts thereof under Article 80.
Discussion under R.C.M. 201(f)(1)(D) — Jurisdiction in general
…120, subsections (a) and (b) of Article 120b, and attempts to commit such penetrative sex offenses under Article 80. See Article 18, as amended by Section 1705(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year…
R.C.M. 201(f)(2)(D) — Jurisdiction in general
…jurisdiction over offenses under Articles 120(a), 120(b), 120b(a), and 120b(b), and attempts thereof under Article 80. Such offenses shall not be referred to a special court-martial.
Discussion under R.C.M. 201(f)(2)(D) — Jurisdiction in general
…120, subsections (a) and (b) of Article 120b, and attempts to commit such penetrative sex offenses under Article 80. See UCMJ, Art. 18, as amended by Section 1705(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year…
R.C.M. 201(f)(2)(E)(i)(I) — Jurisdiction in general
…use or possession of a controlled substance in violation of Article 112a(b) or an attempt thereof under Article 80; or
R.C.M. 306(e)(1) — Initial disposition of offenses over which special trial counsel does not exercise authority
…means any allegation of a violation of Article 120, 120b, 120c, or 130, or any attempt thereof under Article 80, occurring on or before December 27, 2023.
R.C.M. 306A(d)(1) — Initial disposition of offenses over which a special trial counsel exercises authority
…means any allegation of a violation of Article 120, 120b, 120c, or 130, or any attempt thereof under Article 80.
Discussion under R.C.M. 918(a)(2)(D) — Finding
…guilty of _____________, a violation of Article __________.” An attempt should be found as a violation of Article 80 unless the attempt is punishable under Articles 85, 94, 100, 103a, 103b, 119a, or 128, in which case it…
R.C.M. 1301(c)(2) — Summary courts-martial
…have jurisdiction over offenses under Articles 120(a), 120(b), 120b(a), 120b(b), and attempts thereof under Article 80. Such offenses shall not be referred to a summary court-martial.
Discussion under R.C.M. 1301(c)(2) — Summary courts-martial
…120, subsections (a) and (b) of Article 120b, and attempts to commit such penetrative sex offenses under Article 80.
UCMJ Punitive Articles
Article 119a, ¶ 58.a. — Death or injury of an unborn child
…punished under paragraph (1), be punished as provided under sections 880, 918, and 919(a) of this title (articles 80, 118, and 119(a)) for intentionally killing or attempting to kill a human being. (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of…
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)(D) — Definitions
…commit an offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) as punishable under section 880 of this title (article 80).
Art. 18(c)(3) — Jurisdiction of general courts-martial
…to commit an offense specified in paragraph (1) or (2) that is punishable under section 880 of this title (article 80).
Art. 24a(d)(1)(F) — Special trial counsel
…offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) as punishable under section 880 of this title (article 80).
Art. 24a(d)(2)(D) — Special trial counsel
…commit an offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) as punishable under section 880 of this title (article 80).
Art. 56(b)(2)(E) — Sentencing
…offense specified in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D) that is punishable under section 880 of this title (article 80).
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).