Is there still a rule against enlisted/officer fraternazation of ranks within the military?
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Yes. Officers and enlisted are not supposed to have relationships beyond what the mission requires, as the same with soldiers within the same chain of command (eg, a platoon sergeant and his/her subordinate). I should have looked it up first, but here's an additional "I think it's true" fact: the fraternization rule is void if the two were married before one of them attained a rank that would otherwise keep the relationship prohibited, and of course they cannot be in the same chain of command (maybe even unit). If I am incorrect then please gather your pals for a deserved downrate party.
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The rules about fraternization in the military are alive and well. Of course, some services hold them to a more strict interpretation than others. In addition to officers and enlisted not being allowed to be in the same social circles, the fraternization further breaks down to different ranks. I'm in the Marine Corps so I will explain how the the Marines view it. E-1 through E-3 E-4 through E-5 E-6 through E-9 for officers it's the same, your 2nd Lieutennant will be permitted to associate with 1st Lieutennants and Captains but normally that's where it will stop. The reasoning for the segregation within the enlisted and officer ranks is to also further prevent favoritism or the PERCEPTION of reality. If you have a Lance Corporal who's buddy buddy with a Gunnery Sergeant because they have similar interests, every other Lance Corporal will always be wondering if this individual got a certain perk due to this relationship. Perception is reality This sort of thing is not condusive to immediate and absolute obedience and ability to act without hesitation.
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Yes the rules are still around. They are pretty strict about it. I am in the Navy and I am glad that they are strict about it. I would not like someone to get preferantial treatment because of a friendship or because of a relationship.
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