Misc Pub 27-8 Legal Handbook Commander’s 2019
E. Business Relationships and Gambling
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| E. Business Relationships and Gambling All business relationships between officers and enlisted Soldiers or NCOs and junior enlisted Soldiers, except for landlord-tenant relationships and onetime business transactions (such as the sale of a car) are prohibited. Furthermore, the policy prohibits the borrowing and lending of money (node minimis exception, and commercial solicitations, between officers and enlisted Soldiers or NCOs and junior enlisted Soldiers. There is an exception for Guard and Reserve Soldiers when the relationship exists primarily due to civilian employment. Gambling between officers and enlisted personnel or NCO’s and junior enlisted Soldiers is strictly prohibited, e.g. an NCAA pool with a monetary buy-in. F. Team-Building Relationships Social contacts between officers and enlisted Soldiers, or between Soldiers of different ranks, in forums such as community organizations, church activities, sports events, family gatherings, and unit social functions are permitted. G. Enforcement of Policy The policy recognizes that commanders are responsible for enforcing the terms and conditions of the policy. It also recognizes, however, that all military personnel share the responsibility for maintaining professional relationships. 1. Responsibility of All Soldiers While the senior Soldier in a relationship generally is in the best position to terminate or limit the relationship the policy holds accountable all Soldiers concerned who violate the policy. Return to Table of Contents 83 2. Commanders Options Commanders have a wide variety of options at their disposal in addressing violations of the policy. Commanders must carefully consider all of the facts and circumstances in reaching a disposition that is warranted, appropriate and fair while evaluating the minimum action necessary to ensure the needs of good order and discipline are satisfied. These options include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following Counseling Orders to Cease the Prohibited Conduct Verbal or Written Reprimands Reassignment Adverse Evaluation Reports Nonjudicial Punishment Separation from the Army Bar to Reenlistment Denial of Promotion Demotion Court-Martial. Download 4.49 Mb. Share with your friends:
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