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In the U.S. Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), dereliction of duty is addressed within the regulations governing the failure to obey an order or regulation.
§ 892. Art. 92. Failure to obey order or regulationAny person subject to this chapter who— ... (3) is derelict in the performance of his duties;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.Punishment can include sanctions up to and including the death penalty (in times of war). Outside of wartime, the maximum punishment allowed is a Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 1 year (10 years for service members receiving special pay under 37 USC 310).
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