How do you report fraternization between junior enlisted and an NCO without causing issues in the workplace?

SSG (Join to see)
No war story... had this issue in Iraq in 03/04... soldiers brought it to my attention.

I drug the NCO in question into my office... placed both size 10s on his butt... and advised that he was hosing himself and that the CO would shortly talking to him and issuing a "No contact order" and unless he wanted to face a "disobeying a direct order" he would comply.

So... take it to the First Sergeant discreetly... unless the 1SG is a SPEC8... then drop the dime with a senior NCO that you trust.

Rest of the story.. they behaved... I know as I had eyes everywhere... we redeployed... he divorced his wife and ended up married to the other soldier.... after she ETSd within the year... 11 years later they still are still married. The working out is not my business... thats the chaplains business... but the stuff that goes on in the unit... is mine and the COs.

HOpe it helps

I had this problem when I was in a unit and the soldier was in my platoon I was the PSG at the time and she was fraternizing with another PSG. I sat her down and gave her several verbal warnings and also corrected her and talked about what kind of reputation she wanted to create for herself as a soldier and how the army doesn't take lightly to adultery. At the same time I was also getting chewed out by the SFC whom I was a SSG at the time who was married and you need to try to handle it at the lowest level possible then utilize your chain.

I hope this helps.

SSG. Butcher

I would recommend that you personally limit your own involvement, but as it is affecting the unit, subordinates, and performance, this makes it First Sergeant business. If he/she is unaware, make them aware and let them work the issue to an appropriate conclusion. If they will not take action, you may want to exercise some of the outside the CoC options through the Open Door or IG.

You are not the morality police, but as this personal conduct problem is affecting the unit, it needs to be addressed.