Section 130.76. Attempts

(a) An act, done with specific intent to commit
  an offense under this code, amounting to more than mere preparation  and
  tending  but  failing  to effect its commission, is an attempt to commit
  that offense.
    (b) Any person subject to this code who attempts to commit any offense
  punishable by this code shall be punished as a court-martial may direct,
  unless otherwise specifically prescribed.
    (c) Any person subject to this code may be convicted of an attempt  to
  commit  an offense although it appears on the trial that the offense was
  consummated.