R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-13-91: Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer, or specialist.

Any warrant officer or enlisted member who:

(1) Strikes or assaults a warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer, or specialist above the grade E-4 while that person is in the execution of his or her office;

(2) Willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer, or specialist above the grade of E-4;

(3) Treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, non-commissioned officer, petty officer, or specialist above the grade of E-4 while that person is in the execution of his or her office;

shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.