[§124A-115]  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. [L 1982, c 171, pt of §2]