Can service members get second jobs to work on the side?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:00:04 -0400

Does anyone know if Soldiers are allowed to get second jobs? Ive always heard that they can if it doesnt interfere with duties but I cannot find any regulation that covers it. All I can find is an old FM from 1991.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2014 2:48 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:48:18 -0400

They can (as I've seen in the past) but usually there is a requirement to notify your company commander. In some cases, there may need to be a memo or documentation from the company allowing the Soldier to have a second job. Of course, this varies from unit to unit. Hope that helps.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2014 2:53 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:53:57 -0400

I've seen this in the past at many duty stations. Some units require notifying the company commander beforehand though. I've seen memos requiring the CO's signature before a Soldier could get a second job. Of course, it varies from unit to unit. Hope this helps.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 11 at 2014 3:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 15:30:45 -0400

Thanks gents, I looked at FM 27-14 and it states that you only need written approval from the CDR if the job is located on base, that seemed a little odd as you would think that it would be needed for off-post.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Sep 11 at 2014 4:07 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 16:07:15 -0400

Another thread on the topic:

https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/second-job-after-duty-hours

Second Job After Duty Hours | RallyPoint

I have a few Soldiers asking is it ok for them to get a second job after duty hours. Personally, I don't have a problem with it as long as it doesn't affect their current work performance or interferes with duty. I all about taking care of your family. Thoughts?

Response by Sgt Brian Watzig made Oct 26 at 2015 7:29 PM

Sgt Brian Watzig — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 19:29:47 -0400

not sure about whats needed for the Army, but in the Marines, I just needed my immediate commands approval and me guarantee them that it would not interfere with my duties. When I was at the Pentagon I worked for a moving company on the side, the owners were prior military, and most of the other employees were current active or reserve members as well, I had a WO from the Army working under me until he got deployed.