Are military personnel allowed to partake in WW3 jokes?

Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:42:42 -0500

Following the Commander in Chief’s decision to strike Soleimani, there has been a surge of online jokes pertaining to WW3. Are military personnel allowed to post and/or comment on these jokes?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2020 3:57 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:57:39 -0500

I don't see why not. We are human like anyone else. There are restrictions in regards to political activities nothing mentioning what you are talking about.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2020 5:01 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:01:16 -0500

I’ve always erred on the side of caution with these kinds of things. As service members, we have little to gain from these kinds of things and a lot to lose.

I never publicly support or criticize ANY politician. Criticism can be misconstrued as disrespect and my support of any politician’s actions isn’t necessary. I am simply required to follow lawful orders, my opinion (for or against) isn’t relevant.

That being said, do what your rank (or future rank) can handle.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2020 11:30 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:30:34 -0500

We are the main offenders...lol

Response by SPC Stewart Smith made Jan 4 at 2020 2:44 PM

SPC Stewart Smith — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 14:44:40 -0500

Yes.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 4 at 2020 7:27 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:27:44 -0500

As long as whatever you post is racist, sexist or gang affiliated etc you should be good. I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to post memes providing they don’t discredit the nation or the military.

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jan 4 at 2020 7:40 PM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 19:40:57 -0500

The military has a long history of dark humour. Jokes about WWIII would fall in this line. Jokes about specific politicians or policies, however, get dicey. If ot can be construed as being disrespectful, insubordinate, treasonous, or seditious, it is best to steer clear, even if it is said in jest.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 5 at 2020 3:06 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 15:06:00 -0500

Without us the WW3 meme industry would collapse.