§7233. Requirement of exemplary conduct
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Latest NOW As last amended Aug 13, 2018 — Pub. L. 115–232 As originally enacted Nov 18, 199710 U.S.C. § 7233
to show in themselves a good example of virtue, honor, patriotism, and subordination;
to be vigilant in inspecting the conduct of all persons who are placed under their command;
to guard against and suppress all dissolute and immoral practices, and to correct, according to the laws and regulations of the Army, all persons who are guilty of them; and
to take all necessary and proper measures, under the laws, regulations, and customs of the Army, to promote and safeguard the morale, the physical well-being, and the general welfare of the officers and enlisted persons under their command or charge.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
(Added Pub. L. 105–85, div. A, title V, § 507(a)(1), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 1726, § 3583; renumbered § 7233, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(b)(7), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1838.)
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Prior sections 7233 to 7235 were renumbered sections 8633 to 8635 of this title, respectively.
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 3583 of this title as this section.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.