Abetment of military assault triggers criminal liability, including imprisonment and fine for instigating an attack on a superior officer. Abetment of an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman on a superior officer in the execution of his office, when the assault is committed in consequence of that abetment, incurs criminal penalties including imprisonment of either description for a term prescribed by law and liability to fine, providing enhanced protection for superior officers acting in the course of official duties.