Interpersonal Relationships

Question 1

Interpersonal Relationships Manual

Answer 1

M1600.2 (series) Chapter 2

Question 2

Why is it important to define rules and regulations that govern relationsihps

Answer 2

1. Mission success
2. Leadership & Military Discipline
3. Customs & Traditions
   etc. ..

Question 3

What are the 2 categories of interpersonal relationships?

Answer 3

Romantic and Personal

1. Romantic - Sexual or amorous relationship
2. Personal- Non-intimate, non-romantic

Question 4

What are the 3 categories of relationships and which ones are appropriate and inappropriate

Answer 4

Appropriate
1. Acceptable

Inappropriate

2. Unacceptable (Violates Unit Policy)
3. Prohibited (govern by UCMJ)

Question 5

Define Acceptable Relationship

Answer 5

Does not in actuality or have the perception of

a. Jeopardize the members impartiality (superior/subordinate relationship)
b. Undermine respect for authority
c. Result in members improperly using relationship for personal gain or favor
d. Violate the UCMJ (title 10)

Question 6

Examples of Acceptable Relationship

Answer 6

1. Crewmembers going on “OCCASIONAL” outings

2. Members exercising together

Question 7

Define Unacceptable Relationship

Answer 7

Inappropriate and not allowed under service policy. Resolution is normally administrative and relationship must be terminated otherwise resolved once recognized.

Question 8

Examples of Unacceptable Relationship

Answer 8

Inappropriate and not allowed under service policy. Relations must be terminated and punitive measures will be taken.
a. Jeopardizes members impartiality
b. undermine respect for authority
results in improperly using relationship for personal gain or favor
c. violate the UCMJ

Question 9

A romantic relationship is an example of unacceptable when

Answer 9

1. Supervisor/Subordinate
2. CPO/ Junior enlisted
3. Assigned to same cutter or shore unit under 60 persons
4. relationship disrupts effective conduct of daily business

Question 10

What are examples of inappropriate relationships

Answer 10

Supervisors and subordinates:

1. in private business together
2. Romantic relationships
3. gambling together
   * *gift giving, duty preferences

Question 11

What is the definition of a Prohibited relationship?

Answer 11

Relationship that violates the UCMJ

1. sexually behavior aboard a cutter or cg workspace
2. romantic relationships between officer and enlisted outside of marriage
3. personal and romantic relationships between instructors and students at a training command.
4. Fraternization between officers and enlisted

Question 12

What are examples of Prohibited relationships

Answer 12

1. Intimate behavior on CG property

2. Romantic relationship between JO and CPO or CPO and Junior Petty officer

Question 13

What article of UCMJ does Fraternization or Adultery fall under?

Answer 13

Article 134.

States: Fraternization is a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). It falls under a subparagraph of Article​​ 134 and is defined by the Manual For Courts-martial (MCM). According to the MCM, the “elements of proof” for the offense of fraternization are:

1. That the accused was a commissioned or warrant officer;
2. That the accused fraternized on terms of military equality with one or more certain enlisted member(s) in a certain manner;
3. That the accused then knew the person(s) to be (an) enlisted member(s);
4. The Association violated a “custom of the service”
5. Under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was prejudicial to good order and discipline

Question 14

Officer/Enlisted relationships are ok if they do not:

Answer 14

1. Jeopardize impartiality
2. Undermine respect for authority or
3. result in use of relationship for person gain

Question 15

What factors need to be considered when assessing the propriety of the relationship?

Answer 15

1. Organizational relationship between members
2. Rank and Status of individuals
3. Character or relationship
   a. Romantic?
   b. Personal?
   c. Marital?

Question 16

What are the consequences for the 3 types of relationships (Acceptable, Unacceptable, Prohibited)

Answer 16

Acceptable - no action

Unacceptable - Terminate relationship. Counsel, reassign or separate

Prohibited - NJP, UCMJ, Punitive

Question 17

If the accused is a CO (unacceptable). What is recourse of action?

Answer 17

Separation of Service (not sure about this one, take this answer with a grain of salt)

Question 18

What actions can be taken to try and resolve inappropriate relationships?

Answer 18

1. 3307
2. Training
3. Counseling
4. Personnel Reassignment
5. Negative Evaluations
6. Other Admin Actions
7. Disciplinary Action
8. UCMJ, NJP
9. Admin Investigation

Question 19

Early Resolution Types

Answer 19

Member vs. Command

Member - Self reporting. Pre-emptively report yourself before perception becomes reality.

Command - Takes prompt appropriate action when suspicious behavior is exhibited. (i.e. verbal counseling reiterating the rules of UCMJ)

Prevention - If violator is a supervisor or CO possible separation from service

COMDTINST 5000.3 (series)