10 U.S.C. § 880 : US Code - Section 880: Art. 80. Attempts

Search 10 U.S.C. § 880 : US Code - Section 880: Art. 80. Attempts

(a) An act, done with specific intent to commit an offense under
this chapter, amounting to more than mere preparation and tending,
even though failing, to effect its commission, is an attempt to
commit that offense.
(b) Any person subject to this chapter who attempts to commit any
offense punishable by this chapter shall be punished as a court-
martial may direct, unless otherwise specifically prescribed.
(c) Any person subject to this chapter may be convicted of an
attempt to commit an offense although it appears on the trial that
the offense was consummated.