(1)Every person subject to this Act who, being in the presence or vicinity of the enemy or under orders to be prepared for action by or against the enemy, abandons his post improperly or sleeps upon his watch shall be liable to imprisonment for any term or any less punishment authorised by this Act.
(2)Every person subject to this Act who, not being in the presence or vicinity of the enemy or under such orders as aforesaid, abandons his post improperly or sleeps upon his watch shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment authorised by this Act.
Every person subject to this Act who neglects to perform or negligently performs any duty imposed on him shall be liable to dismissal with disgrace from Her Majesty's service or any less punishment authorised by this Act.