Legally, yes it's wrong. But is it morally wrong? A college student hooking up with a professor I don't see as being wrong, they're both consenting adults, why not? So why would it be wrong for a recruiter to hook up with a recruit?
2006-09-11 17:36:36 · 10 answers · asked by Jack 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Ok, someone brought up a good point. What about after they've been in the military? As in they are no longer a civilian and they have moved on to thier duty station, and then they come home on leave. I heard that is actually legal.
2006-09-11 17:50:02 · update #1
I think that it's wrong. As a leader, you can't afford to put yourself in a situation that could be detrimental to your authority.
It's also a fraternization issue. You can't effectively lead someone that you are sleeping with. It could lead to favoritism, which is something that the military frowns upon.
If they are both enlisted, or both officers, and not in the same unit, then they can "hook up". So, legally, if the soldier comes back from his/her unit and sleeps with his/her recruiter, that is legal.
If one is enlisted, and one commissioned, that's illegal.
2006-09-12 01:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by My world 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because it is not a dating service. The military has stated that the objective of the job which is a cushy plush job is to find quality recruits. This may cloud judgement of the recruiter or have him given perks to incoming soldiers for favors who are not qualified for it such that the integrity of the military is further compromised. They are being paid to do a job to select and find the best possible people to fill the military positions available. Would you want some pretty person getting a job that was dangerous simply because they traded sexual favors for it especially if it was something dangerous and close to your house? Think about it a minute.
2006-09-12 00:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by Faerieeeiren 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its unprofessional, and since recruiters are NCO's, they must put forward the best example of the Service at all times. There are rules, that are enforced, and the NCO is the enforcer of those rules.
A professor is not in the military. one of the things that differentiate between the military and the civilians is the lack of discipline in the civilian sector. Professors may not care about breaking the student-teacher trust and bond. The NCO must never break the rules since he is the enforcer of the rules.
2006-09-12 02:30:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
IAW AR 600-20 its in violation of Army Command Policy:
PARA 4-14
b. Relationships between Soldiers of different rank are prohibited if they—
(1) Compromise, or appear to compromise, the integrity of supervisory authority or the chain of command.
(2) Cause actual or perceived partiality or unfairness.
(3) Involve, or appear to involve, the improper use of rank or position for personal gain.
(4) Are, or are perceived to be, exploitative or coercive in nature.
(5) Create an actual or clearly predictable adverse impact on discipline, authority, morale, or the ability of the
command to accomplish its mission.
the info above clearly outlines where the moral character of soldiers is involved -relationships that compromise the integrity of the chain of command are clearly wrong...
MORALs - a soldiers character is based on the values he espouses. Soldiers are expected to live up to the Army Values, Loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personnal courage. A soldier who would attempt to impede the chain of command or command authority clearly doesn't live up to these values..
PARA 4-15 specifically outlines these prohabitions:
4–15. Other prohibited relationships
a. Trainee and Soldier relationships. Any relationship between permanent party personnel and initial entry training
(IET) trainees not required by the training mission is prohibited. This prohibition applies to permanent party personnel
without regard to the installation of assignment of the permanent party member or the trainee.
b. Recruiter and recruit relationships. Any relationship between permanent party personnel assigned or attached to
the United States Army Recruiting Command and potential prospects, applicants, members of the Delayed Entry
Program (DEP), or members of the Delayed Training Program (DTP) not required by the recruiting mission is
prohibited. This prohibition applies to United States Army Recruiting Command Personnel without regard to the unit of
assignment of the permanent party member and the potential prospects, applicants, DEP members, or DTP members.
c. Training commands. Training commands (for example, TRADOC and AMEDDC) and the United States Army
Recruiting Command are authorized to publish supplemental regulations to paragraph 4–15, which further detail
proscribed conduct within their respective commands.
BESIDES - its the Army - not a "hook-up" Agency...
in my opinion a professor and student hooking up should (and in most cases) is wrong as well
2006-09-12 00:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by dlp1701 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's morally wrong because they are your mentor and you the pupil, even for the slightest time, if you go through basic, finish it up and are within a few ranks of him/her, by all means, I wouldn't ever do it though...just doesn't feel right.
2006-09-12 00:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kamikaze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Morally and Ethically wrong.
2006-09-12 00:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Norton N 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
probably something in the ucmj [uniform code of military justice] about this. does not surprise me though. my recruiter got a dui right before i shipped out to boot camp.
2006-09-12 07:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by namkciub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't see how that would be morally wrong IF they are male and female and are of a decent age.
2006-09-12 00:43:01 · answer #8 · answered by New mommy 2010! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's actually against the law...
2006-09-12 00:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by jhaiop 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he can get court marshaled and put in prison. yea i say go for it
2006-09-12 01:23:11 · answer #10 · answered by Julie H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋