I was told this regulation exists that says soldiers cannot speak anything but english around other soldiers, and I have tried finding it, but can't seem to. I'm not entirely sure which regulation to check, I assumed Customs and Courtesies.
2007-12-18 07:45:19 · 11 answers · asked by RS 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
official business must be conducted in English. there is no regulation per se that deals with conversations or workplace policies.. those are command driven.
2007-12-18 08:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dear Soldier,
I had the same questions all these time since i have been in the united states. Now that i have been serving also in the military i keep asking myself the same question. As far as i know their is no army regulation that says that you have to speak English, the problem is that as a soldier you don't really have a freedom of speech. As long as you are wearing the military uniform they can really get you because is a perception if you are speaking other language in-front of other soldiers and you look at them while you are speaking they might think that you are talking about them it doesn't matter if you are not but if they can see you and hear you that you are speaking different language, that's where they can get you. I know it doesn't seem fair for us that come from different country but these is the truth. So my advice to you is try not speak your language in-front of soldiers unless you are in civilian clothing at least they wont know that you are military. I hear you, but i wish that some military people wont be sticking their business into some other peoples conversation. I feel that if we have to say something to them we will in their face and in their language. Well good luck and i hope you didn't get in trouble for speaking you own language.
Sincerely,
L....
2007-12-20 16:21:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no general regulation however a superior could tell you only to speak English and that would be a lawful order or direct order. So no regulation exists but you can be given an order and since it is not against the law it would be a lawful order and you would either obey it or could be charged with disobedience of a lawful or direct order. Could also be set as a base regulation or by the unit.
2007-12-18 07:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by GunnyC 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
The only regulation that exists is the infamous "The Regulation" that everyone likes to quote when they do not know or have a regulation to cite. With regards to speaking another language I am a retired MSG and I caught hell throughout my junior enlisted years but once I became a SFC no one dared to challenge me. I spoke Spanish whenever I felt like it as long as it was not business related and it did not interfere with the performance of my job. I did not bother me a bit when I heard people from other cultures speaking their languages or offended me even when they were looking straight at me. Only those who are ignorant, racist or ethnocentric would feel offended by someone speaking a language they do not understand. As I mentioned as long as it is not work related and it does not interfere with the course of business who cares what language you, he, she, or they speak. Besides, there are bigger things to worry about than people speaking their first language. However, what I do have a problem with is with English speaking folks making fun of those who English is their second language instead of helping them out and teaching them how to speak correctly. Respect one another and stop making up regulations just because you never took the time to learn another language at least these people are learning yours.
2016-10-26 10:12:45 · answer #4 · answered by Fred 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me see if I can set this straight for you.
In military situations, applications, movements, orders, parade ground, work duty, and anywhere you need to be a professional, english is to be spoken. Off duty, or just talking to a friend, you may speak another language. If you are trying to convey some information, and can't find the english equivalent, occasionally foriegn words are accepted. The military is not actually trying to stop you from speaking a second language. It's just a matter of everyone being able to speak in one coherant language.
2007-12-18 07:55:54 · answer #5 · answered by Ray H 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I know that it's an act of courtesy and politeness but am not aware of it being a rule.. If you talk to another soldier in a different language that they can also speak and there's no one around, then it should be fine unless that guy prefers you to speak to him in English... If you are around someone that does not know your language, you should refrain from speaking another language.. Also avoid it during "working hours" and with work related tasks.
2007-12-18 07:53:31 · answer #6 · answered by Leander 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I've heard this too, but it would make sense because the last thing a soldier would need to do in combat is have someone yell orders at him in anything but english.
2007-12-18 07:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
There an article in the UCMJ that covers anything not covered by any other article so, they own you and if your CO wants to punish you for speaking pig latin then, yes, he can!!!
2007-12-18 07:59:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I had heard that as far back as my first Enlistment, early 80's but am not sure why someone would be persistent on researching it.
It's quite rude, however, I have heard it done.
2007-12-18 07:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by Guessses, A.R.T. 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Better Be -
2007-12-18 07:53:42 · answer #10 · answered by Dave M 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋