Fraternization in CF

[munky99999]

Does the CF have fraternization rules? If yes, How does it work?

Now I’m a very strict no dating any co-workers person. Or in other words, “Never dip your quill in company ink.” I'm simply interested.

 

[Michael Dorosh]

Now I’m a very strict no dating any co-workers person. Or in other words, “Never dip your quill in company ink.” I'm simply interested.

I thought that referred to stealing stationery. Unless you're suggesting men and women are somehow company "property"?

 

[paracowboy]

Does the CF have fraternization rules?

yes

If yes, How does it work?

don't do it, or you'll be punished.

(This really only applies on deployments, whether Exercise or Operational. Many CF members are married to others - usually of the opposite sex - and nobody says squat about them canoodling when not wearing the uniform. Or even a quick peck, here and there in uniform. Common sense prevails.) Good enough?

 

[Michael Dorosh]

It applies on courses too, between candidates and course staff, to be technical.

 

[Danjanou]

I thought that referred to stealing stationery. Unless you're suggesting men and women are somehow company "property"?

Never been to my workplace have ya?  ;D

 

[17thRecceSgt]

This is also available for info...

http://www.admfincs.forces.gc.ca/admfincs/subjects/DAOD/5019/1_e.asp

Mud

*Edit - might be the most current (2004).

 

[paracowboy]

It applies on courses too, between candidates and course staff, to be technical.

very true. Although it is not..."appreciated"...let's say, between candidates, either.

In all areas, discretion is your watchword. Out of simple politesse, if nothing else.

 

[reccecrewman]

And may I also add it makes for a rather uncomforatable charge parade as well should you get caught............  "In that he on 25 May 2002 was caught fornicating with A12 345 678 Pvt. Whomever, at CFB Wherever......."  Not a good day at all. Especially as the Officer presiding keeps looking down at the papaers on his desk and stiffling a giggle and his shoulders are going up and down as he does so. 

In any event, my recommendation is don't do it - it isn't worth the hassle - there's plenty of fair game to chase at the bars and out of uniform.

Regards

 

[Hot Lips]

So what I hear you saying is...the CF is a professional place of employment not any different than any other professional setting regardless of where that employment takes place that day...no?

HL

 

[reccecrewman]

You are correct HL, it is a professional place of employment, same as anyplace else.  My own example provided is a simple warning of the inherant dangers and risks that come with; a) not playing the by the rules laid down by higher authority and; b) being just stupid enough to try and get away with it.

Alas, I was young, full of p!ss & vinegar, and not thinking clearly as the testosterone overpowered common sense.  I learned a valuable lesson and have never since strayed of the straight and narrow guidelines as provided by CF policy.  I share my personal folly as a lesson to other young troops so they need not go through the same experience, rather they can merely laugh at my misfortune and carry on.

Regards

 

[orange.paint]

Makes for a good tour. ;D

 

[Journeyman]

Many CF members are married to others -

...and sometimes to each other  ;D

 

[paracowboy]

...and sometimes to each other  ;D

D'oh! Good thing you aren't proofing my PERS!

 

[Journeyman]

Not criticizin' - - just including another option. 

Some members fraternizing are married, just not to each other....or so I've heard.....I wouldn't know, myself  (dammit, where's that angelic smiley?)

 

[Lost_Warrior]

It applies on courses too, between candidates and course staff, to be technical.

One would think so, but we ended up having a 25 year old Mcpl dating a 17 year old candidate on our BMQ....  :

 

[paracowboy]

One would think so, but we ended up having a 25 year old Mcpl dating a 17 year old candidate on our BMQ....  :

charge and jail.

 

[Haggis]

Never pee in your own pool.

 

[Michael Dorosh]

LFWA has a Relationship Policy waiver which all candidates and course staff sign during each course; at least here at our reserve training detachment in Calgary. Hard to wriggle out of a charge when you've signed a statement to the effect that you're aware of the policy on fraternization. As with many things, I suppose different areas/brigades/commands/whatever do things differently.

 

[17thRecceSgt]

LFWA has a Relationship Policy waiver which all candidates and course staff sign during each course; at least here at our reserve training detachment in Calgary. Hard to wriggle out of a charge when you've signed a statement to the effect that you're aware of the policy on fraternization. As with many things, I suppose different areas/brigades/commands/whatever do things differently.

I thought the CF policy would cover that.  And that all "members" are briefed on it. 

Maybe I am smokin happy grass?

 

[Michael Dorosh]

I thought the CF policy would cover that.  And that all "members" are briefed on it. 

**shrugs** Just reporting on some of the reams of paperwork I've been filing on course candidate files.