Definition and Consequences of Adultery in the Military

Definition and Consequences of Adultery in the MilitaryDefinition and Consequences of Adultery in the MilitaryI get emails all the time (usually from wives) asking what constitutes the crime of adultery in todays military? Usually, the wife is upset because she perceives that the military did nothing about a wayward husbands wicked ways, or are angry because the military did not punish him for cheating on herbei. So, is adultery still an offense under the military justice system?Yes, and no. It depends on the circumstances. You may be surprised to learn that adultery is not listed as an offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The UCMJ is a federal law, enacted by Congress, to govern legal discipline and court martials for members of the armed forces. Articles 77 through 134 of the UCMJ encompasses the punitive offenses (these are crimes one can be prosecuted for). None of those articles specifically mentions adultery. Adultery in the military is prosecuted under Artic le 134, which is also known as the General Article. Article 134 prohibits conduct which is of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces, or conduct which is prejudicial to good buchung and discipline. The UCMJ allows the President of the United States to administer the UCMJ by writing an Executive Order, known as the Manual for Court Martial (MCM). The MCM includes the UCMJ and also supplements the UCMJ by establishing gsongs of Proof, (exactly what the government must *prove* to prosecute an offense), an explanation of offenses, and maximum permissible punishments for each offense (among other things). While the MCM is an Executive Order, enacted by the President, in reality, much of the contents are a result of military and federal appeals court decisions. One of the things that the MCM does is to expand article 134 into various sub-articles. One of these sub-articles covers the offense of adultery (Article 134, paragraph 62). Adultery, as a military offense, is difficult to prosecute (legally) for several reasons. There are three Elements of Proof for the offense of Adultery in the Military That the accused wrongfully had sexual intercourse with a certain personThat, at the time, the accused or the other person welches married to someone else andThat, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused welches to the prejudice of good buchen and discipline in the armed forces or welches of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces. Element 1 can be very hard to prove. Remember, a court-martial (like civilian court) requires *proof* beyond a reasonable doubt. Proof of sexual intercourse normally requires photographs, a confession of one of the parties involved, an eye-witness, or other legally admissible proof. (The mere fact that someone stayed over at another individuals house, or even slept with them in the same bed is not proof of sexual intercourse. Element 2 is usually pretty easy for the government to prove. There is normally sufficien t written evidence to prove whether or not someone is legally married. (Many folks will be surprised to learn that in the military, a single person can be charged with the crime of adultery). Element 3, in many cases, can be the most difficult item to prove. The government must show that the individuals conduct had some direct negative impact on the military. This normally would include cases of fraternization (officer enlisted) or a relationship with another military member, or a military spouse. Some of you may remember the famous Lt. Kelly Flynn case of a few years back. Lt. Kelly Flynn was the Air Forces first female B-52 pilot. Unfortunately, Lt. Flynn was an unmarried officer who was having an affair with a married civilian. Lt. Flynn was advised by a First Sergeant and later ordered by her Commander, to terminate the affair. She broke up with her boyfriend, but later they got back together, and, when asked about it, Lt. Flynn lied. Lt. Flynn was then charged with the offense s of adultery, giving a false official statement, conduct unbecoming of an officer, and disobeying an order of a superior commissioned officer. So, where was the military connection for the adultery charge? Well, the civilian boyfriend, was the husband of an active duty enlisted Air Force member, stationed at the same base as Lt. Flynn. Therefore, Lt. Flynns affair had a direct negative impact on the morale of that military service member (the enlisted wife is the one who originally complained about the inappropriate actions of Lt. Flynn). Lt. Flynn didnt face a military court, however she was allowed to resign her commission instead of court-martial (lots of media attention probably had something to do with this decision by the Air Force). In 1998, the Clinton Administration authored a change to the Manual for Courts-Martial, which provided that cases of adultery be handled at the lowest appropriate level. Clinton provided specific guidance for commanders to use to determine whethe r or not the members conduct was prejudicial to good order and discipline, or of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces. While the President does have the authority to issue changes to the MCM, this proposal resulted in screams and yells from Congressand was subsequently dropped. However, in a very quiet move, in 2002, President Bush adopted many of the changes that were proposed by President Clinton. In addition to the Elements of Proof, the Explanation section under this offense now requires commanders to consider several factors when determining whether or not the offense of adultery constitutes a crime. Before I discuss these factors, its important to understand the role of the commanding officer in theMilitary criminal justice process. In the civilian world, whether or not an incident should be prosecuted as a crime is up to the District Attorney (DA). For example, in the hometown where I grew up, a 70-year-old shopkeeper who had been robbed one too many times, got a gun and then took a couple of shots at a robberas the robber tried to drive away. This is a crime under the law. Its not self-defense, as the robber was already driving away at the time, and the shopkeeper had no reason to fear for his life, at the time he shot. Under the law, the shopkeeper could have been prosecuted for several offenses, ranging from an unlawful discharge of a firearm within the city limits to attempted murder. However, under the circumstances, the DA declined to prosecute. The DA felt that due to the shopkeepers age, the history of previous robberies, and the lucky fact he didnt hit anyone, that prosecution was not in the best interests of the community. In the Military, the role of the DA is performed by the commanding officer, after consultation with theJudge Advocate General(JAG). Its not the JAG who decides who is and is not prosecuted for an offense in the Military (he/she only advises). Its the commanding officer who makes the ultimate decision. Now that doesnt mean that the DA or the commanding officer have total arbitrary authority. The DA is responsible for his/her decisions to his/her boss (either the people who elected them into office, or the elected official who appointed them, depending on where you live), and the Military commanding officer is responsible to his/her boss (higher ranking commanding officers in the chain of command). Factors Commanding Officers Are Required to Consider As mentioned above, the Manual For Courts-Martial now requires commanding officers to consider certain factors when determining whether or not adultery has a direct negative impact on the military, and should be considered a criminal offense The accuseds marital status,military rank, grade, or position.The co-actors marital status, military rank, grade, and position, or relationship to thearmed forces.The military status of the accuseds spouse or the spouse of co-actor, or their relationship to the armed forces. If a high-ranking Military o fficer such as a Wing Commander, or Battalion Commander is having an affair, this is much more likely to have a direct negative impact on the Military (public perception-wise) than if a two-striper is having an affair. If the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (a 4-star general) is caught having an affair, it would likely be on Fox News, CNN, and headlined in the major newspapers almost immediately. If the two-striper is caught having an affair, it likely wont even rate one line in the local newspaper. If the affair involves two Military people (especially if they are in the same unit), this is more likely to have a direct negative impact on the Military than if a military person is having an affair with a civilian with no connection to the Military. If the affair involves the additional crime offraternization, this would very likely have a direct negative impact on the Military. The impact, if any, of the adulterous relationship on the ability of the accused, the co-actor, or the spouse of either to perform their duties in support of the armed forces. When I was aFirst SergeantatEdwards Air Force Base,I responded to a domestic argument between twomarried military members, both assigned to my squadron. There didnt appear to be any violence involved. Because neither were willing to tell me exactly what the argument was about, I decided to put the male member into the dormitory for a couple of days, to give them a cooling off period.The very next afternoon, I received a call from Security Forces(Air Force Cops), who said they were responding to my dormitory because they received a call that there was a woman in the parking lot with a shotgun, yelling. As it turns out (you guessed it), it was the female member. The cause of the argument was that she found out her husband was having an affair with another Military member. Unfortunately, that other member happened to live in the same dormitory I moved the male member into. The thought of them being in the same b uilding together caused her to snap. She went out (with a shotgun) looking for them (thankfully, she never found them, and the shotgun was not loaded). In any event, its safe to say that the male members adulterous affair had a direct impact on the female members ability to perform her duties. The misuse, if any, of government time and resources to facilitate the commission of the conduct. One time (again at Edwards Air Force Base), I received at 1000 p.m. phone call from an upset spouse of one of the members assigned to my squadron. She said that she thought her husband was having an affair, so she followed him that night as he went to the base bowling alley, picked up a young woman and then went to the squadron building. I drove over to the squadron and went to the members duty section. Using my master key, I quietly opened the door and, well, you get the picture. This members choice of location to conduct his adulterous activities was a clear violation of this particular standard . Whether the conduct persisted despite counseling or orders to desist the flagrancy of the conduct, such as whether any notoriety ensued and whether the adulterous act was accompanied by other violations of the UCMJ. In the vast majority of cases, if a commanding officer receives information that a member is, or might be, involved in an adulterous affair, the commander attempts to resolve the situation by counseling the member. In some cases, the counseling is accompanied by a legal order to desist in an adulterous affair. If the member then complies, thats usually the end of the matter. Recall the Lt. Kelly Flynn case, the First Sergeant and commander tried to resolve the situation with counseling and an order to terminate the relationship. Had Lt. Flynn complied, she might be a senior officer in the Air Force to today. But, she disobeyed the order, violatingArticle 90of the UCMJ, then lied about it, in violation ofArticle 107. The negative impact of the conduct on the units or o rganizations of the accused, the co-actor or the spouse of either of them, such as a detrimental effect on unit or organization morale, teamwork, and efficiency. A quiet adulterous affair that nobody knows about is probably not going to have a negative impact on the unit(s) of the parties involved. On the other hand, if everyone in the unit knows about it (like any office affair), it can cause tension and resentment within the unit.One time, while assigned as aFirst Sergeantto an Air Force F-15 Squadron at Bitburg Air Base in Germany, our squadron was sent TDY (Temporary Duty) for two weeks to Nellis AFB (Las Vegas) to participate in an annual Red Flag flying exercise. About half-way through the TDY, I picked up on a rumor that at an off-base party on Friday night, a certain two-striper female operations clerk and a certain married captain (commissioned officer) pilot were seen dancing pretty hot and heavy in the corner of a bar where the party occurred. Everyone knew what probably happened that night when the couple left the bar. When I heard the rumor, I briefed the commander, and he counseled the pilot, while I had a talk with the enlisted member. We had no proof that sexual intercourse happened, but we wanted to nip the situation in the bud. To all indications, the affair (if any) ended immediately. However, when we returned to home base, the rumors persisted. If the two-striper smiled at the pilot when he walked by, the hallways were full of whispers. If it seemed that the pilot spent too much time at the duty desk (where the airman worked) looking over the daily flight schedule, the whispers would start again. One day the whispers reached the ears of the pilots wife, and she passed the rumor on to the Wing Commander (however, she most certainly did not whisper). Thats when all the stuff hit the proverbial fan. While the crime of adultery wasnt charged (no way to prove that actual sexual intercourse had occurred), the pilot received an Article 15 for fra ternization (inappropriate conduct with an enlisted member), which pretty much ended his career. The enlisted member quietly asked for a discharge, and it was readily approved (she received a general discharge). Whether the accused or co-actor was legally separated andWhether the adulterous misconduct involves an ongoing or recent relationship or is remote in time. In most cases, commanding officers are not going to be all that concerned with sexual relationships that happen after a member is legally separated from his/her spouse, unless its a matter that involves some other direct negative impact on the Military, such as fraternization. Additionally, commanders are not going to be all that concerned with allegations that a member had an adulterous affair sometime in the past.What all of this means is that many incidents of adultery may not be considered a punishable crime in the military, unless the commanding officer determines that there is some directnegative impact on the milit ary itself. In other cases, the matter is best resolved in civil (divorce) court, just as it is for civilians. In the civilian world, its easy to find DAs who are harder on prosecuting certain types of crimes in one jurisdiction than in another. For example, DAs in Nebraska are likely to treat possession of marijuana with a harder view than DAs in California. In the Military, commanding officers in different commands also often differ when considering the above conditions. Some commanders may give the conditions a more liberal view than others. Additionally, many people in the Military (including many commanding officers), feel that, as adultery is not a criminal offense in civilian life (its handled by divorce courts, not criminal courts), so it should be in the Military. In my experience, adultery is almost never charged as a stand-alone criminal offense inArticle 15orCourt-Martialactions. It is generally added on to the list of charges, only if the member is already going to be prosecuted for one or more other criminal offenses. For example, if the commander decided to prosecute a married Military member for the crime of writing bad checks, and investigation disclosed that the member wrote the checks in order topay for a hotel roomto have an affair with someone, the commander may decide to tack on a charge of adultery to the list of bad check charges. This does not mean, however, that military members are free to shack up with whomever they please. Commanders have a lot of discretion when it comes to administrative procedures, andadministrative actions(such as reprimands, denial of promotions, performance report remarks, etc.) are not governed by the relatively strict legal requirements of the UCMJ or Manual for Courts-Martial. When the matter is resolved using procedures under Article 15 or administrative sanctions, the actions are protected under thePrivacy Act of 1974. Its only a matter of public record if the member is punished by Courts-Martial. Under the Privacy Act, commanding officers are prohibited, by Federal Law, to disclose any Article 15 or administrative action, without the express, written consent of the Military member. Therefore, its entirely possible that the member will be punished, for committing adultery, and the complaining spouse will never know of it. 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Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business s trategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a num ber of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and pro ject supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash th e gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.

What to Do When Someone Asks You to Work for Free

What to Do When Someone Asks You to Work for FreeWhat to Do When Someone Asks You to Work for FreeWhen close friends have career conundrums, Im quick to ask more questions. Like a good friend should be, Im eager to help. But other times, Ill get messages from people who I barely know or havent spoken to in years. The most astonishing are the ones from people Ive just met or, in fact, have never met. They usually start with some polite greeting, move into a realization that Im a career counselor, and then make a direct request that I have a look at their resume or talk (read counsel) them about their careers- for free. Its a bizarre experience when someone asks you to work for free. Its flattering at first to be recognized for your expertise, but it doesnt take long to grasp that they dont appreciate it enough to actually want to pay you what its worth. In the end, it feels pretty awful. Sadly, it keeps happening- and its not just career counselors. This seems to be a rampant problem in creative industries, especially. Graphic designers, writers, photographers, and more all experience this on a regular basis. So, how do you respond when someone asks you to work for free without screaming, Would you ask your dentist to work for free? Ive spoken to a few more seasoned career counselors, and this is what Ive come up with.1. Assume the Best IntentionsIts always easier to respond when you assume the best. In this case, assume that the rolle does want to pay you. If youre interested in having someone as a client, respond with, Id be happy to help, then go ahead and launch into your services, corresponding fees, and next steps. Of course, these inquiries might not be the best place to be developing clients, since their initial assumption was that your work wasnt worth payment. With this in mind, you may want to consider declining your services.2. Say NoThe next step, then, is to just say no. A mentor of mine suggested something along the lines of, Im flattered that you re seeking my advice (or services), but unfortunately Im not taking on additional clients at the moment. This way you are clearly declining the request, but youre also assuming the best in people by responding to them as if they were seeking to be your client. 3. Offer AlternativesTo ease the blow a little bit, since many times you will want to preserve what little relationship you may have had with this person, offer up other professionals who might be able to help. Ive frequently directed people to other career counselors whose work Im familiar with. This way, not only are you offering another solution, you might also have the opportunity to educate this contact about the value of your work (if, for example, the other recommended professionals have their fees posted on their website).4. Throw in a bonbonFinally, depending on your profession, you might be able to throw in a free resource to show that you care, you just cant work for free. Ill sometimes direct people to specific art icles on The Muse or to a particular career assessment that Ive seen help others in a similar situation. While Ive seen others handle this in a much more statement-y fashion, I cant bring myself to retaliate against someone who is probably going through something unpleasant at his or her job, or worse, doesnt have one. All that said, I still wouldnt work for free, and I hope you wont either. Ive written quite a few of these uncomfortable emails, and theyve all worked out. May your conversations go as seamlessly as possible, too. Good luck. Photo of man with empty wallet courtesy of Shutterstock.

Free Contemporary Marketing Resume Templates

Free Contemporary Marketing Resume TemplatesFree Contemporary Marketing Resume TemplatesFor an innovative-but-polished finish, look no further than the contemporary marketing resume templates. This style allows you to highlight your personality while presenting relevant information. Read on to see if its right for you.Create ResumeContemporary Marketing ResumeCustomize ResumeIndustry SnippetsBy using our free contemporary marketing resume templates, you will gain insight into the things your competition may be sharing already. Contemporary Resume Pros and ConsOur style is ideal for job seekers who want to showcase their professional history, but also include dashes of their own personalities to stand out among the sea of candidates.Pros This is an effective way to brand yourself for the long runPros Creative companies will appreciate the efforts you took to perfect this styleCons The graphics make for a pretty resume, but eat up valuable spaceCons Not all employers will appreciate th is contemporary styleResume TextDANAMEYERS123 Street,City, ST, 12345 H (123) 456-7890 C (123) 456-7890 emailleisp.comProfessional SummaryE-Commerce and Digital Marketing Manager with a 9-year history of success in developing highly-effective omnichannel marketing strategies to drive business development, brand development, and customer acquisition. Accomplished in leveraging analytics to uncover opportunities for growth and operational improvement. Strong leader with the capacity to unify teams and align strategic goals. Skill HighlightsDigital and Omnichannel MarketingCustomer Acquisition Google AnalyticsCampaign DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBrand DevelopmentProfessional ExperienceE-Commerce and Digital Marketing Manager1/1/2014 7/1/2016BubblePop, Inc. Chicago, ILDirected day-to-day operations, marketing, and merchandising for online sales channels, including company website and Amazon page.Spearheaded development and maintenance of omnichannel product and marketing assets. Faci litated implementation of order management and order fulfillment processes.Generated reports on key business metrics, and interpreted trends to uncover actionable opportunities for sales and operational improvement.Administered promotional content creation from conceptualization to konzeption and execution to yield maximal response.Identified, evaluated, and managed customer acquisition programs for profitable reach to new customers.Digital Marketing Manager11/1/2009 12/1/2013dscout Chicago, ILCreated and managed digital media strategies and campaigns to build brand awareness, nurture leads, and drive account signups.Formulated and managed event strategy to engage existing and prospective customers participated in conferences, speaking engagements, meet ups, and sponsored events.Helped to create and publish content for company blog and related digital channels administered Hubspot content, workflow, and campaigns.Executed and tuned awareness building initiatives and audience devel opment campaigns across social and content platforms, and launched effective email campaigns.Managed, compiled, and reported marketing KPIs using Google Analytics, Hubspot, and proprietary reporting tools and dashboards.Marketing Manager10/1/2007 11/1/2009Windy City Marketing Chicago, ILManaged day-to-day communications with major clients and internal project management processes, including liaising with third party agencies and internal stakeholders.Directed and supported business operations while ensuring adoption of best-in-class process across partners and programs.Drove internal communications program and informed management of critical issues.Past experience includes Marketing Associate and Marketing Team Lead.Education Bachelor of geschftlicher umgang Administration, MarketingLoyola University Chicago Chicago, IL

Could your writing get you fired

Could your writing get you firedCould your writing get you fired6 reasons your anfhrer wont tolerate bad writing skills.If you want to land and keep a job in todays market, communication is the name of the game. From your first job interview to your daily geschftlicher umgang interactions, your job performance will rely on what you say and how you say it. And, as organizations become more connected with their clients and peers through the Internet, excellent written communication will become one of the most important job skills you learn.But why is writing so important to keeping your hard-won job? Here are just a few of the reasons why your boss wont tolerate poor writing skills.1. Lolz make you look badWhile text lingo and Twitter speak may save you some characters in your personal life, it really damages your bosss reputation. Its hard to take someone seriously who spells the word, srsly. In most offices, there is a professional etiquette when it comes to writing letters to client s or interoffice communication. Writing in shorthand or slang makes you look less educated, disrespectful, or ignorant. In turn, that makes your boss look like an idiot for hiring you.2. Disorganized ideas = disorganized mindEven if you know how to use language effectively, if you dont know how to organize it, you wont get your ideas across effectively. If you cant write a logical and cohesive summary of a project, paper reviewing a new strategy, or a personal note to a client, you have a very short career ahead of you. The ability to explain an idea without confusing the reader is one of the most vital collaborative skills. If you are unable to create a simple essay with a concrete thesis, body of supporting evidence, and conclusion, you will be at a severe disadvantage in the job market.3. Dont take that toneIn many customer-related businesses, written communication is one of the areas that causes the most trouble. If you dont have the ability to write for a specific audience and recognize the tone of your writing, you can potentially offend people, drive away business, or even get yourself fired. Take this follow-up letter for example.Dear SirIm sorry that you decided not to show up to our appointment. Im sure you had much more important things to do than to save $1000 on your annual car insurance.Not only is this apology condescending and sarcastic, its likely to lead to the loss of a potential client. The writer failed to consider the feelings of the reader, and will now have to deal with an irate customer and manager.4. Editing mistakes lead to lossAnother area that can get you into big trouble is editing. Without completing the editing step on your writing, embarrassing mistakes can accidently be shared with important clients or colleagues. While this makes you look less competent, it also can lead to serious miscommunications that can damage the reputation of the organization or cause significant financial loss.For example, if you write, 10,00 will be refunded to your account, instead of 10.00 will be refunded to your account, an irate customer may claim that they deserve $1,000 instead of the $10.00 that you meant. After a few of these kinds of mistakes, a manager will consider whether your employment is really worth the amount of money your writing skills are costing the company.5. Plagiarism and penaltiesOften, weak writers resort to copying when they dont know exactly what to say. In college, this can lead to a poor grade or loss of credit. In a business setting, you can easily lose your job or damage your companys reputation. If you borrow more than six words from a colleague or competitor, you need to share that with your management and cite your sources. Otherwise, both socially and legally, you are putting your company in jeopardy of copyright infringement or other potentially damaging legal recrimination.6. Missing deadlines leads to distrustFinally, time management is a key element of good writing. Excellent writers are able to know and meet deadlines, often days in advance. If you dont learn this skill now, it could significantly impact your job performance later. In fact, missing deadlines is one of the most common reasons for disciplinary action in a professional setting. Missing deadlines makes managers feel that you are unorganized, undisciplined, and disrespectful. Although you may not be fired for missing one or two, consecutively missing assignment deadlines will negatively impact your job performance and can permanently damage your career.