USC › Title 10 › §919b10 U.S.C. § 919bVerified against govinfo.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on govinfo.gov ↗Copy linkAny person subject to this chapter—shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.(1)who has a duty for the care of a child under the age of 16 years; and(2)who, through design or culpable negligence, endangers the child’s mental or physical health, safety, or welfare;