Legal Question in Military Law in California

More Fraternization Questions

I am considering enlisting in the

Army in two years as a Specialist

after completing my BS degree. My

fiancee is in the beginning stages of

NROTC to become a USMC

Lieutenant when she finishes school.

My questions: Would our relationship

be considered fraternization under

the UCMJ since we would be in

different branches of the armed

forces? If so, would we be exempt if

we choose to marry prior to her

accepting a commission? Would her

marriage to an Army SPC create any

roadblocks to her being

commissioned?

Thank you


Asked on 6/16/08, 3:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Neal Puckett The Law Firm of Puckett and Faraj, PC

Re: More Fraternization Questions

Marriage before her commissioning avoids all legal problems and cannot prevent her commissioning. After she accepts her commission, a romantic relationship with an enlisted member of any military service is considered fraternization and is prohibited in all services.

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Answered on 6/16/08, 5:26 pm


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