Article 303 — Breaches of Guard Duty.

(1) Any member of the Defence Forces who: (a) intentionally or negligently renders himself incapable of discharging his duties as a guard, be it by drunkenness or otherwise; or (b) without proper authority, abandons his post, or quits it before being regularly relieved, is punishable with simple imprisonment. (2) Where the crime is committed in time of emergency, general mobilization or war, the punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment not exceeding seven years. (3) Where the crime is committed intentionally in the face of the enemy, the punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment from five years to twenty-five years; or, in grave cases, imprisonment for life or death.