In times of war or in a territory under siege or in a state of emergency, the penalty shall be five to
ten years' imprisonment.
Article 516: Anyone who knowingly conceals an insubordinate or deserter, or in any way
withdraws an insubordinate or deserter from the proceedings dictated by law, shall be punished
by two months to two years imprisonment.
A fine of 20,000 to 500,000 francs may also be imposed.
Attempt shall be punishable.
Article 517: The penalties provided for in this section shall be applicable when the incitement or
concealment is committed to the detriment of an allied army.
Section 5: Self-inflicted mutilation
Article 518: Anyone who renders himself unfit for service, either temporarily or permanently
shall be punished by one to five years imprisonment.
The deprivation of the rights provided for in article 68 shall be pronounced.
Dismissal from the army may also be pronounced, if the convict is an officer.
Attempt shall be punishable.
Article 519: The penalty of imprisonment provided for in the preceding article may be increased
to fifteen years if the acts take place either in time of war or in a territory under siege or
emergency.
The penalty shall be life imprisonment if the acts take place in the presence of the enemy, rebels
or an armed band.
Article 520: If the offender or accomplices are physicians or pharmacists, the temporary
penalties provided for in this section shall be doubled. A fine of 250,000 to 1,000,000 francs
may also be pronounced.
CHAPTER 2: OFFENSES AGAINST HONOR OR DUTY
Section 1: Capitulation
Article 521: An officer who, in the face of the enemy, rebels or an armed band, capitulates or
orders the cessation of combat or brings the flag down without exhausting all means of defense
and without doing all that duty or honor requires of him, shall be punished by military detention
for life.
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