If a NG officer and enlisted are dating, and the enlisted SM goes on AD orders, would that be in violation of Army policy under AR 600-35? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/improper-relationship <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a specific question. I know of two National Guard Soldiers, and they are currently dating. One is a 1LT and the other is a Specialist. They have been dating for about a month now. The specialist is thinking of going on Active-Duty orders for the National Guard. If she does this, would that be in violation of the Army policy under 600-35? I am not the 1LT in question, but he is a friend of mine. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:10:59 -0400 If a NG officer and enlisted are dating, and the enlisted SM goes on AD orders, would that be in violation of Army policy under AR 600-35? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/improper-relationship <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have a specific question. I know of two National Guard Soldiers, and they are currently dating. One is a 1LT and the other is a Specialist. They have been dating for about a month now. The specialist is thinking of going on Active-Duty orders for the National Guard. If she does this, would that be in violation of the Army policy under 600-35? I am not the 1LT in question, but he is a friend of mine. 1LT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:10:59 -0400 2022-08-24T11:10:59-04:00 Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Aug 24 at 2022 11:25 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/improper-relationship?n=7839914&urlhash=7839914 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Along with rank, the other issue is chain of command... <br /><br />Are they in same unit? Was the 1LT in a supervisory position above the SPC? Will the SPC be assigned to same or different unit while mobilized? LTC Eugene Chu Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:25:00 -0400 2022-08-24T11:25:00-04:00 Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Aug 24 at 2022 11:40 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/improper-relationship?n=7839932&urlhash=7839932 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As I understand, the Guard has an &quot;exception&quot; to the policy to cover Guard Members who have a relationship outside of their Guard duty time, especially if the relationship pre-existed their joining the Guard. When the couple is under the UCMJ, that is when at drill or called to duty, the Army policy prohibiting fraternization applies. When off duty, the policy does not apply. Your friend needs to read the Guard exception and any state or unit directives to make sure they know the rules. <br /><br /> <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="20557" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/20557-ltc-eugene-chu">LTC Eugene Chu</a> has a good point about Chain of Command.<br /><br />Overall, the relationship is a bad idea. Even if the couple strictly follows the Gurad rules and there&#39;s no chain of command issues, the appearance of fraternization will still exist. Additionally, it will stress the relationship. IMO, both should consider moving on. Lt Col Jim Coe Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:40:04 -0400 2022-08-24T11:40:04-04:00 Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 24 at 2022 3:18 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/improper-relationship?n=7840213&urlhash=7840213 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe Reserve component members, such as AGR or military technicians, who are on active duty (other than annual training) are subject to the policy. MSgt Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:18:27 -0400 2022-08-24T15:18:27-04:00 Response by Sgt Eugene M. Stewart made Dec 14 at 2022 10:46 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/improper-relationship?n=8029055&urlhash=8029055 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it would, but would have to research it. Sgt Eugene M. Stewart Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:46:56 -0500 2022-12-14T22:46:56-05:00 2022-08-24T11:10:59-04:00