10 U.S.C. § 883 — Art. 83. Malingering

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Any person subject to this chapter who, with the intent to avoid work, duty, or service—shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.

(1)feigns illness, physical disablement, mental lapse, or mental derangement; or
(2)intentionally inflicts self-injury;