The articles of uniform code of military justice governing the armed forces of the United States as codified in the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, as effective through 2010, now in effect, are a part of this title so far as the same are applicable and not modified by any provision of this title. A person who commits an offense while on duty may be tried by a court-martial lawfully appointed even after such duty has terminated, and if found guilty, the accused must be punished according to the articles of uniform code of military justice and the rules and regulations governing the armed forces of the United States and within the limits prescribed in this title and by federal law for the courts-martial in the national guard. In any case in which the person alleged to have committed the offense could be charged either under the code of military justice or the civil law of this state, the officer whose duty it is to approve such charge, in the officer's discretion, may order the person charged or subject to being charged to be turned over to the civil authorities for trial. Whenever reference is made to the articles of uniform code of military justice, to the military service, or to the armed forces of the United States, such reference shall be deemed to include the military service of this state. The intent of this title and of all laws of this state affecting the military forces is to conform to all acts and regulations of the United States affecting the same subjects, and all laws of this state shall be construed to effect this purpose.