The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is the standardized U.S. military justice system that was enacted in 1951.
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Describes the U.S. federal code that governs military justice and procedure.
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, military members are obligated to follow lawful orders from their superiors but are permitted to disobey orders that are illegal.
January 01, 1951
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The UCMJ distinguishes between lawful orders, which must be followed, and illegal orders, which may be refused.