Should a new UCMJ Article147 "Moratorium on Marriage within 2 years of a 18 yo Graduating Bootcamp" be created?

2016-08-25T21:30:15-04:00

You know to stop all those heartaches from fallout due action of quick acting testosterone quick witted big boy decisions before you are bit seasoned?

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2016 9:52 PM

2016-08-25T21:52:28-04:00

No. Men are responsible for their actions. We do not need another Article, and the military will not ban marriages.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Aug 25 at 2016 10:15 PM

2016-08-25T22:15:43-04:00

Speaking from personal experience Shipmate? ;)

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 25 at 2016 10:53 PM

2016-08-25T22:53:29-04:00

My brother got married shortly after he enlisted, after IET she was still there and still is. I'm not sure we need a new article. Maybe just communication with younger Soldiers on how they should be cautious.

Response by CPT Tom Monahan made Aug 26 at 2016 12:10 AM

2016-08-26T00:10:29-04:00

No. I think Prefnat w/o permission should be brought back. If the father is military he should be subject to the same charge.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 made Aug 26 at 2016 1:13 AM

2016-08-26T01:13:12-04:00

Never happen GI!

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2016 2:32 AM

2016-08-26T02:32:35-04:00

No. The arbitrary age we've agreed to, except Nebraska and Mississippi, is 18.

Response by SGT David T. made Aug 26 at 2016 8:22 AM

2016-08-26T08:22:14-04:00

Adults should not be regulated in such a way. Part of the fun of being 18 is making a ton of mistakes and learning from them. All experiences good or bad help to shape who we are today. If a young military person gets married too young and it implodes then they learned what not to do.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2016 9:47 AM

2016-08-26T09:47:39-04:00

You are wanting a new Article in the UCMJ to make it punishable when young SMs get married?

Response by SFC Joseph Weber made Aug 26 at 2016 11:16 AM

2016-08-26T11:16:31-04:00

No.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2016 11:58 AM

2016-08-26T11:58:25-04:00

How many times have I heard "If a person is old enough to die for his/her country he/she is old enough to (drink, smoke, vote, etc)"

The same applies to this idea.

Response by Susan Foster made Aug 27 at 2016 11:13 AM

2016-08-27T11:13:40-04:00

Ah, that we could all postpone big decisions until we are a bit more seasoned! Unfortunately, we mostly become "seasoned" and smarter by making bad decisions, learning from them, and picking ourselves up and trying not to make the same ones again. At least I did.

Response by CDR Philip Cave made Oct 5 at 2023 9:30 PM

2023-10-05T21:30:36-04:00

Many years ago, the military banned marriages to foreign nationals without the CO's permission. That was ruled unconstitutional. In response, the military mandated counseling prior to such a marriage. One of the concerns related to immigration issues with the prospective spouse. Any outright ban on marriage would be unconstitutional. However, a regulation requiring marriage counseling before marriage should be OK.