Misc Pub 27-8 Legal Handbook Commander’s 2019
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| 275 48 Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces A. References • DoD Regulation R (Joint Ethics Regulation DoD Directive 1344.10, Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces on Active Duty, dtd 19 February 2008 • AR 600-20, Army Command Policy, 6 November 2014 B. Overview Soldiers are expected to fulfill their obligations as citizens, but are prohibited, while on active duty, from engaging in certain political activities. The above-cited references provide guidance on participation in nonpartisan political activities. Reserve Soldiers not on active duty can participate in political activities in their personal capacity. The following basic principles apply in all cases. C. Permissible Activities The following are examples of permissible activities Registering, voting, and expressing opinions on political candidates and issues – but not as representatives of the Army Providing monetary contributions to political organizations or parties Attending partisan or nonpartisan political meetings or rallies as spectators, when not in uniform Writing letters to the editor of a newspaper in a personal capacity, expressing personal views on public issues or political candidates, as long as this is not part of an organized letter- writing campaign or concerted solicitation of votes for or against apolitical party, partisan political cause, or candidate. D. Prohibited Activities • The following are examples of prohibited activities for Soldiers on active duty Be a candidate for civil office in federal, state, or local government, except as authorized by AR 600-20. • Participation in partisan political management, campaigns, conventions, or fundraising duty Marching or riding in a partisan political campaign (in or out of uniform). Return to Table of Contents 276 • Speaking before a partisan political gathering Wearing a uniform or using government property or facilities while participating in local nonpartisan political activities. This also applies to Reserve Soldiers not on active duty Engaging in conduct that may imply that the Army has taken an official position on, or is otherwise involved in, a local political campaign or issue. This also applies to Reserve Soldiers not on active duty Display a large political sign, banner, or poster (as distinguished from a bumper sticker) on a private vehicle Display a partisan political sign, poster, banner, or similar device visible to the public atones residence on a military installation, even if that residence is part of a privatized housing development. Download 4.49 Mb. Share with your friends:
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