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The killing of an individual designated by 18 U.S.C. § 351(a) is punishable as provided in 18 U.S.C. §§ 1111 and 1112. These sections must be consulted for definitions of the substantive homicide offenses and the applicable penalties.
[cited in JM 9-65.700]