14720Standards of Ethical Conduct in the ArmyA. IntroductionThis chapter contains the most common guidelines, rules,
restrictions, and prohibitions contained infrequently used ethics authorities, to include statutes, the
Code of Federal Regulations, and the Joint Ethics Regulation. It is not all inclusive. Exercise caution when applying these rules. Because many ethical constraints involve making fine distinctions, Commanders should contact their supporting judge advocate or ethics counselor when issues in the categories detailed in this chapter arise.
B. Gifts1. GeneralFederal regulations and the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Ethics Regulation (JER) restrict DoD employees when it comes to soliciting and accepting gifts. However, several exceptions and exclusions authorize DoD employees to personally accept gifts.
2. Gift ExclusionsA gift
is defined as any gratuity, favor, discount, entertainment,
hospitality, or any other item having monetary value. It includes services as well as gifts of training, transportation,
local travel, lodging and meals. It does not include, among others Coffee, donuts & modest nonalcoholic refreshments not intended
as a meal Greeting cards, plaques, trophies, and other items with little intrinsic value intended primarily for presentation Rewards & prizes for contests open to public Commercial discounts available to the public or military or Anything for which an employee pays market value.
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