Posted on May 9, 2018
Soldier has a child with another soldier of the same rank, same unit, not the same platoon. Is this okay?
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Soldier has never been married to this individual but has had a child with him. She is currently in the same unit but not the same platoon. Is this against the regulation AR 600-35 Fraternization? Or somewhere in another regulation?
Just curious, because it doesn't seem that this would be authorized to maybe not have a direct relationship together but having a child together and being in the same unit would go hand in hand, due to possible issues between the individuals and possibly causing issues at work with other individuals.
Just curious, because it doesn't seem that this would be authorized to maybe not have a direct relationship together but having a child together and being in the same unit would go hand in hand, due to possible issues between the individuals and possibly causing issues at work with other individuals.
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There is nothing wrong with this situation unless they let it become an issue. I have had husband and wife in the same unit and never had a problem. I recommend you do not look for problems where they do not exist.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service.
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SGT (Join to see)
I agree to not look for problems where there are none. Just a topic we are discussing currently in my BLC and we are have a in class argument that I wanted to get information from other personnel in the Army from different locations. Thank you Sergeant Major.
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
No issue. Keep in mind that we often add to policy when we think we know best. While local commands can add to policy and not take away from them, it is usually unnecessary. Do well in school. Thank you for your service.
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Often you can find better explanations in the "preface" section of any regulation and also in the first chapter than in all the legalease of the regulation itself.
First note: you say AR 600-35. Did you perhaps mean DA Pamphlet 600-35?
Second note:: I only have access to DA Pamphlet 600-35 which is a draft version. Apparently it has not been finalized. It still gives good advice.
"The custom regarding fraternization has always been primarily directed at officer-enlisted relationships". So, in your example it would not apply as they are the same rank.
Reading further, it states that it is difficult to predict which relationships ... Can create adverse affects. And the bottom line being that the key is whether they can maintain a professional relationship during duty hours.
First note: you say AR 600-35. Did you perhaps mean DA Pamphlet 600-35?
Second note:: I only have access to DA Pamphlet 600-35 which is a draft version. Apparently it has not been finalized. It still gives good advice.
"The custom regarding fraternization has always been primarily directed at officer-enlisted relationships". So, in your example it would not apply as they are the same rank.
Reading further, it states that it is difficult to predict which relationships ... Can create adverse affects. And the bottom line being that the key is whether they can maintain a professional relationship during duty hours.
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