§ 159a.98 - Violations subject to sanctions.

(a) DoD Military and civilian personnel are subject to administrative sanctions if they:

(1) Knowingly and willfully classify or continue the classification of information in violation of E.O. 12356, any implementing issuances, or this part.

(2) Knowingly, willfully, or negligently disclose to unauthorized persons information properly classified under E.O. 12356 or prior orders; or

(3) Knowingly and willfully violate any other provision of E.O. 12356, any implementing issuances or this part.

(b) Sanctions include but are not limited to a warning notice, reprimand, termination of classification authority, suspension without pay, forfeiture of pay, removal or discharge, and will be imposed upon any person, regardless of office or level of employment, who is responsible for a violation specified under this paragraph as determined appropriate under applicable law and DoD regulations. Nothing in this part prohibits or limits action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice based upon violations of that Code.