Georgia Code
Part 10 - Punitive Provisions
§ 38-2-1085. Desertion

History. Code 1981, § 38-2-1085 , enacted by Ga. L. 2015, p. 753, § 1/HB 98.
Cross references.
Statute of limitations, § 38-2-437.
U.S. Code.
For similar provision in Uniform Code of Military Justice, see 10 U.S.C. § 885 .

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 38 - Military, Emergency Management, and Veterans Affairs

Chapter 2 - Military Affairs

Article 5 - Code of Military Justice

Part 10 - Punitive Provisions

§ 38-2-1077. Principals

§ 38-2-1078. Accessory After the Fact

§ 38-2-1079. Conviction of Lesser Included Offense

§ 38-2-1080. Attempts

§ 38-2-1081. Conspiracy

§ 38-2-1082. Solicitation of Desertion, Mutiny, Misbehavior Before the Enemy, or Sedition

§ 38-2-1083. Fraudulent Enlistment, Appointment, or Separation

§ 38-2-1084. Unlawful Enlistment, Appointment, or Separation

§ 38-2-1085. Desertion

§ 38-2-1086. Absence Without Leave

§ 38-2-1087. Missing Movement of Ship, Aircraft, or Unit

§ 38-2-1088. Contempt Toward Officials

§ 38-2-1089. Disrespect Toward a Superior Officer

§ 38-2-1090. Assaulting or Willfully Disobeying Officer

§ 38-2-1091. Insubordination Toward Warrant or Noncommissioned Officer

§ 38-2-1092. Failure to Obey Order or Regulation

§ 38-2-1093. Cruelty and Maltreatment of Others Under One’s Command

§ 38-2-1094. Mutiny and Sedition

§ 38-2-1095. Resistance, Breach of Arrest, and Escape

§ 38-2-1096. Assistance in a Prisoner’s Escape

§ 38-2-1097. Unlawful Detention

§ 38-2-1098. Noncompliance With Procedural Rules; Unnecessary Delay

§ 38-2-1099. Misbehavior Before the Enemy

§ 38-2-1100. Compelling Surrender

§ 38-2-1101. Disclosure or Improper Use of Countersign or Parole

§ 38-2-1102. Forcing a Safeguard

§ 38-2-1103. Captured or Abandoned Property; Trading and Looting Prohibited

§ 38-2-1104. Aiding the Enemy

§ 38-2-1105. Misconduct as Prisoner of War

§ 38-2-1107. Signing False Official Document; Making False Official Statement

§ 38-2-1108. Military Property; Loss, Damage, Destruction, or Wrongful Disposition

§ 38-2-1109. Property Other Than Military Property; Waste, Spoilage, or Destruction

§ 38-2-1110. Willful or Negligent Hazarding of Vessel

§ 38-2-1111. Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

§ 38-2-1112. Under the Influence of Alcohol While on Duty

§ 38-2-1112.1. Use, Possession, Manufacture, Distribution, or Importation of Certain Controlled Substances; Exceptions

§ 38-2-1113. Drunk or Sleeping While Standing Post

§ 38-2-1115. Malingering; Feigning Illness; Self-Infliction of Injury

§ 38-2-1116. Riot or Breach of Peace

§ 38-2-1117. Provoking Words or Gestures

§ 38-2-1131. Perjury

§ 38-2-1132. Fraudulent Claims Against the Government

§ 38-2-1133. Conduct Unbecoming an Officer

§ 38-2-1134. General Provision