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886. ARTICLE 86. Absence without Leave

Any member of the armed forces who, without authority–
(1) fails to go to his appointed place of duty at the time prescribed; (2) goes from that place; or (3) absents himself or remains absent from his unit, organization, or place of duty at which he is required to be at the time prescribed;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

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Updated on November 30, 2022

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