Article 87 of the UCMJ is known as what?

Article 87 of the UCMJ is known as what?

• A. Missing Movement
• B. Desertion
• C. Disorderly Conduct
• D. Wrongful Possession

Answer: (A)

Missing Movement is the term for Article 87. It covers failing to go to, or be present for, a unit’s scheduled movement, or failing to return in time to participate in that movement. This ensures a service member doesn’t avoid deployment or travel by simply not showing up for the move. It’s different from desertion (leaving with intent not to return) and from absence without leave (being away without permission but not tied to a specific movement). Disorderly conduct and wrongful possession refer to other offenses and aren’t what Article 87 addresses.

Missing Movement is the term for Article 87. It covers failing to go to, or be present for, a unit’s scheduled movement, or failing to return in time to participate in that movement. This ensures a service member doesn’t avoid deployment or travel by simply not showing up for the move. It’s different from desertion (leaving with intent not to return) and from absence without leave (being away without permission but not tied to a specific movement). Disorderly conduct and wrongful possession refer to other offenses and aren’t what Article 87 addresses.