2007-10-08 17:02:02 · 17 answers · asked by Lashelle H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Yes. He can receive a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 1 year.
Adultery is punished as a violation of Article 134, Uniform Code of Military Justice. Three things must be proven:
(1) That the accused wrongfully had sexual intercourse with a certain person;
(2) That, at the time, the accused or the other person was married to someone else; and
(3) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.
Whether the military chooses to prosecute is another matter. Commanders consider a whole range of issues (for example: Is he legally separated? Is the mistress a military member? Does he supervise her?) in deciding this.
2007-10-08 22:42:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As others have stated it is against UCMJ, if proven it is a court martial and yes it HAS happened in the past. It's rather hard to prove though so it is often just a slap on the wrist, I have known soldier's who were relived of duty though which doesn't help ones career later.
As to all the people who say look the other way FOR SHAME! This is exactly the problem with our society today - no one willing to call a spade a spade!
2007-10-09 03:10:04 · answer #2 · answered by ArmyWifey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read the previous answers and they are right. The commanding officer can file charges, but so can quite a few other people, including the spouse.
It's just best not to do it. As noted the UCMJ even addresses it. I have known officers whose careers were ruined over extramarital affairs.
It would be unusual for this to go further than a summary court martial, but disciplinary action would be a definite possibility.
2007-10-08 17:26:18 · answer #3 · answered by Warren D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quoted from the Uniform Code of Military Justice ==>
"Article 134. General article. Includes offenses that are not specifically listed in the Manual for Courts-Martial and which may "cause disorder and neglect to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces, or conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces." Article 134 is often considered to be a "catch-all" for various offenses that aren't necessarily covered by the other articles in the UCMJ. Article 134 offenses include disloyal statements, unclean equipment, improper wear of military uniform, abuse of public animals, ADULTERY, bigamy, etc.,. "
2007-10-08 17:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's a violation of Article 120 of the Uniformed Code of Military Justice. Specifically it is carnal knowledge with a woman not his wife. He can be court-martialed and discharged under less than honorable conditions.
2007-10-08 18:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW! human beings such as you rather do exist!?! for sure you have on no account had your coronary heart torn different than for a relationship long gone incorrect. i'm of the opinion that the married guy is the "undesirable guy" here and additionally you're only the enabler even nonetheless it is your duty to stay far flung from married adult adult males. think of of them as a drug addict and additionally you the drug broking. you're no longer assisting them, you're feeding them what they go with while they could desire to be the two breaking the habit or only being honest with their better half. i'm hoping you on no account could desire to go interior the process the heartbreak a dishonest better half can deliver!
2016-12-14 11:45:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to Article 134 of the UCMJ, yes. Does anyone ever get kicked out for it? I've never seen or heard about anyone acting on it.
Just in case your wondering, sodomy is punishible under UCMJ article 125 as well
2007-10-08 17:17:36 · answer #7 · answered by Jon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adultry is a court martial offence Under the UCMJ.
Big trouble if provien.
2007-10-08 18:53:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. strictly a civilian matter. as long as it doesn't involve Fraternization or unduly impact Good Order and Discipline,nothing will happen.
ETA: while it is against the UCMJ, it is NEVER prosecuted unless in conjunction with other charges, such as Fraternization. also, physical proof is required. Pictures or video of the act. Emails and letters can be faked. In other words: nothing ever happens.
2007-10-09 02:53:02 · answer #9 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, adultry is a court martial offence in the military.
2007-10-08 17:05:43 · answer #10 · answered by October 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋