Posted on Jan 26, 2016
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I am a personal trainer and one of my clients is a Major. I am already uncomfortable with this because the only type of officer I, as a chaplain assistant, have this much contact with is an actual chaplain but even in this situation we maintain professionalism. She has been my client for almost 3 years now. She has offered me advice and have tried to guide me in many different directions as a soldier, so she is a great officer. Hands down one of the Army's finest srationed at the the Pentagon.

She has a 5 year old, as well as I, and asked if my son could come over and play with her son. I was hesitant but I allowed him. Is this too close of a relationship and or too close to a friendship for an officer and enlisted personnel to have? I want to remain professional on all levels at all times and make sure that I am not overstepping any boundaries. I don't fall under her command at all either.
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CSM Charles Hayden
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Impressive post. You are doing well, as long as there is no professional contact or decisions affected - I would say you are good to go.
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Sgt Field Radio Operator
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You are both women and are friends in different units. What you are doing is not crossing the line, as far as I am concerned
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Maj John Bell
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In leadership situations; Perception is reality. Just because the situation now presents no problems does not guarantee that will always be true. If you don't want to get hit by a train, don't dance on the tracks.
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