2025 Session Last amended: 1986 session

§ 192A.435 — Absence Without Leave

Plain-Language Summary

Makes absence without leave (AWOL) a military offense for anyone who leaves without permission.

Any person subject to this code who, without authority:

(1) fails to go to that person’s appointed place of duty at the time prescribed;

(2) goes from that place; or

(3) is absent or remains absent from an assigned unit, organization, or place of duty at which the person is required to be at the time prescribed;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

1963 c 661 s 192A.435; 1986 c 444

History: History: 1963 c 661 s 192A.435; 1986 c 444

Practical Notes

Going AWOL, whether by leaving early, arriving late, or skipping duty entirely, is punishable by court-martial.