Any person subject to this chapter who, while in the hands of the enemy in time of war:
(1) For the purpose of securing favorable treatment by the captors of the person acts without proper authority in a manner contrary to law, custom or regulation, to the detriment of others of whatever nationality held by the enemy as civilian or military prisoners; or
(2) While in a position of authority over such persons maltreats them without justifiable cause;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. [1961 c.454 §181]
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