Note: the Commander of the NMV Sulaco and its marines are not above the marine law and code of conduct. Current laws apply to all personnel, save for higher military officials from Nanotrasen or unless stated otherwise.

Current marine laws

Sentence	Description	Max Punishment
Insubordination	Failing to follow a legitimate order from a superior.	5 minutes
Damage to Government Property	Damaging the ship or making unauthorized modifications to it during peacetime.	5 minutes
Trespassing	Unauthorized access of an area restricted by Command personnel or an area which a person does not have access to.	10 minutes.
Contraband	To retain possession of, distribute, or use contraband items, including drugs and non-standard Nanotrasen issued equipment.	10 minutes, confiscation of contraband items.
Theft	To retain possession of items belonging to another marine.	10 minutes.
Assault	To threaten or use physical force against someone without intent to kill.	15 minutes.
Neglect of duty	Failure to perform their role to an acceptable standard. For example, a Commander failing to properly organize and ensure his personnel are given orders.	Demotion/removal of command Up to 25 minutes
Assault with a deadly weapon	To enact physical force against someone with a lethal weapon, such as a sidearm, blade, or rifle.	Demotion/removal of command 30 minutes
Manslaughter	To be the cause of another person's death without malicious intent.	Demotion/removal of command Up to 45 minutes
Murder or Unauthorized Execution	To attempt or succeed in the attempts of killing someone with malicious intent. Executions are only authorized with permission from and in the presence of the acting Commander.	Execution or permanent detention
Mutiny	To attempt or succeed at overpowering or overthrowing a commanding officer.	Execution or permanent detention
Terrorist Collaboration	To act as an enemy to the corporation or engage in acts that attempt to hurt or endanger the corporation.	Execution or permanent detention
Sexual assault	To attempt to or succeed in the acts of assaulting another person sexually, including rape.	Execution or permanent detention.

Military Officers and military law enforcement agents are expected to use their best discretion when applying sentences and apprehending those who violate the above laws. Failure to do so will result in immediate contract termination at the discretion of Central Command military officials.