Arkansas Code
Subchapter 8 - Punitive Articles
§ 12-64-817. Failure to obey order or rule

Any person subject to this code shall be punished as a court-martial may direct if he or she:
(1)
(A) Violates or fails to obey any lawful order or rule. A lawful order or rule is a written, electronic, nonverbal or oral communication by a member of the armed forces acting within the scope of official military duties regarding instruction, decision, rule, judgment, directive, procedure, statement or command, and which primarily affects the action, organization, training, good order, discipline, property, welfare, administration, operation, and procedure of the armed forces.
(B) Lawful orders and rules shall not be subject to the requirements of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.;

(2) Having knowledge of any other lawful order issued by a member of the organized militia, which it is his or her duty to obey, fails to obey the order; or
(3) Is derelict in the performance of his or her duties.

Structure Arkansas Code

Arkansas Code

Title 12 - Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs

Subtitle 4 - Military Affairs

Chapter 64 - Military Justice

Subchapter 8 - Punitive Articles

§ 12-64-801. Persons to be tried or punished

§ 12-64-802. Principals

§ 12-64-803. Accessory after the fact

§ 12-64-804. Conviction of lesser included offense

§ 12-64-805. Attempts

§ 12-64-806. Conspiracy

§ 12-64-807. Solicitation

§ 12-64-808. Fraudulent or unlawful enlistment, appointment, or separation

§ 12-64-809. Desertion

§ 12-64-810. Absence without leave

§ 12-64-811. Missing movement

§ 12-64-812. Contempt towards officials

§ 12-64-813. Disrespect towards superior commissioned officer

§ 12-64-814. Assault generally

§ 12-64-815. Assaulting or willfully disobeying superior commissioned officer

§ 12-64-816. Insubordinate conduct towards any noncommissioned officer

§ 12-64-817. Failure to obey order or rule

§ 12-64-818. Cruelty and maltreatment

§ 12-64-819. Mutiny or sedition

§ 12-64-820. Resistance, break of arrest, and escape

§ 12-64-821. Releasing prisoner without proper authority

§ 12-64-822. Unlawful detention of another

§ 12-64-823. Noncompliance with procedural rules

§ 12-64-824. Misbehavior before the enemy

§ 12-64-825. Subordinate compelling surrender

§ 12-64-826. Improper use of countersign

§ 12-64-827. Captured or abandoned property

§ 12-64-828. Aiding the enemy

§ 12-64-829. Misconduct as a prisoner

§ 12-64-830. False official statements

§ 12-64-831. Misuse of military property

§ 12-64-832. Misuse of nonmilitary property

§ 12-64-833. Improper hazarding of vessel or vehicle

§ 12-64-834. Drunken or reckless driving

§ 12-64-835. Misbehavior while at post

§ 12-64-836. Dueling or fighting

§ 12-64-837. Malingering

§ 12-64-838. Riot or breach of peace

§ 12-64-839. Provoking speeches or gestures

§ 12-64-840. Perjury

§ 12-64-841. Frauds against the government

§ 12-64-842. Stealing property

§ 12-64-843. Conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman

§ 12-64-844. General article — Offenses cognizable by courts-martial

§ 12-64-845. Sexual misconduct

§ 12-64-846. Sexual harassment

§ 12-64-847. Use or possession of a controlled substance

§ 12-64-848. Adultery

§ 12-64-849. Retaliation

§ 12-64-850. Fraudulent use of credit cards, debit cards, and other access devices

§ 12-64-851. Prohibited activities by person in position of special trust