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The topic of fraternization has been approached before and discussed with mixed opinions but I haven't seen the following question asked: Are officer/ enlisted relations prohibited when the two service members are in different branches of the military (e.g. an Army officer and an enlisted Airman)? Ignoring the fact that an inter-military relationship would be very difficult and focusing less on casual relations and more on serious ones (e.g. marraige), is it legal?
Fraternization
Enlisted
Officer
Posted 9 y ago
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The enlisted/officer barrier is still applicable across services. Much less enforced though, but still there.
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Per AR 600-20, here is the wording directly quoated..."4–14. Relationships between Soldiers of different grade
a. The term "officer" used in this paragraph includes both commissioned and WOs unless otherwise stated. The term
“noncommissioned officer” refers to a Soldier in the grade of corporal to command sergeant major/sergeant major. The
term “junior enlisted Soldier” refers to a Soldier in the grade of private to specialist. The provisions of this paragraph
apply to both relationships between Soldiers in the Active and Reserve Components and between Soldiers and
personnel of other military Services. This policy is effective immediately, except where noted below, and applies to
opposite-gender relationships and same-gender relationships."
a. The term "officer" used in this paragraph includes both commissioned and WOs unless otherwise stated. The term
“noncommissioned officer” refers to a Soldier in the grade of corporal to command sergeant major/sergeant major. The
term “junior enlisted Soldier” refers to a Soldier in the grade of private to specialist. The provisions of this paragraph
apply to both relationships between Soldiers in the Active and Reserve Components and between Soldiers and
personnel of other military Services. This policy is effective immediately, except where noted below, and applies to
opposite-gender relationships and same-gender relationships."
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As long as neither member is under the same command and they are both enlisted or both officers. If both are enlisted and one becomes an officer the relationship can continue as long as it is documented that the relationship started when both where enlisted and they were at separate commands.
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