Permitting escape and unlawful release of prisoners

(1) Any person subject to military law who willfully allows to escape any person who is committed to his or her charge, or whom it is his or her duty to guard, commits an offence and, on conviction, is liable to imprisonment or any less punishment provided by this Act. (2) Any person subject to military law who– (a) without proper authority releases any person who is committed to his charge; or (b) without reasonable excuse allows to escape any person who is committed to his charge, or whom it is his duty to guard, commits an offence and, on conviction, is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or any less punishment provided by this Act.