Cap. 220 Art. 39Cowardly behaviour.

(1) Any person subject to military law who when before the enemy -

(a) leaves the post, position or other place where it is his duty to be; or

(b) throws away his arms, ammunition or tools; or

(c) does any of the acts specified in article 37(1)(f) to (h), in such a manner as to show cowardice, or otherwise behaves in such a manner as to show cowardice, shall be guilty of an offence against this article.

(2) Any person subject to military law who when before the enemy induces other persons subject to military law and before the enemy to commit an offence under the last foregoing sub-article shall be guilty of an offence against this article.

(3) Any person guilty of an offence against this article shall, on conviction by court-martial, be liable to imprisonment or any less punishment provided by this Act.