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UCMJ

American  

abbreviation

  1. Uniform Code of Military Justice: the body of laws and legal procedures applicable to U.S. members of the military, which replaced the Articles of War in 1951.


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Kelly’s comments violated Articles 133 and 134 of the UCMJ, Hegseth said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

The Uniform Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ, contains several provisions stipulating that servicemembers are liable for illegal orders even if they were given by a superior officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

"Their foolish screed sows doubt and confusion — which only puts our warriors in danger," he wrote, singling out Kelly as the only one of the six who is still subject to the UCMJ.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

At first, Caldwell told Spencer that none of the charges he intended to file were criminal under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or UCMJ.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2019

Bales could have been prosecuted under any of those laws, but most military crimes are dealt with under the UCMJ, for a couple of reasons.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2013

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