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Text.

See Paragraph 60.

Elements.

(1) That the accused willfully and maliciously burned or set fire to certain property owned by a certain person or organization;

(2) That such burning or setting on fire was with the intent to defraud a certain person or organization; and

(3) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.

Explanation. See paragraph 49c(14) for a discussion of “intent to defraud.”

Lesser included offense. Article 80—attempts

Maximum punishment. Dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 10 years.

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Above Information from Manual for Court Martial, 2002, Chapter 4, Paragraph 67