N.Y. Military Law § 130.55: Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited

§ 130.55. Cruel and unusual punishments prohibited. Punishment by

flogging, or by branding, marking or tattooing on the body, or any other

cruel or unusual punishment, shall not be adjudged by any court-martial

or inflicted upon any person subject to this code. The use of irons,

single or double, except for the purpose of safe custody, is prohibited.