Legal Question in Military Law in Florida

National Guard Enlisted/Active Duty Officer Marriage

I just recently enlisted into the Florida Army National Guard and have been engaged to an active duty officer prior to my enlistment. I have not gone to basic training yet, and I am pursuing my own commission after training. We were planning on getting married this summer before I shipped to basic, my question is, is this legal? Im confused about the fraternization policy when it says that members of the national guard and active duty can be in personal relationships as long as they met as civilians. Does this include marriages? We'd really like to go ahead and have the ceremony this summer if possible. Any help is highly appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 4/05/04, 7:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Neal Puckett The Law Firm of Puckett and Faraj, PC

Re: National Guard Enlisted/Active Duty Officer Marriage

There is no military legal problem with your relationship. The fact that it pre-existed your Army National Guard enlisted status does not now make it a violation of the fraternization policy, particularly since I don't think an active duty/national guard relationship would pose a problem. But going ahead with the wedding plans would be a great idea. In the meantime, until you are married, I would not be too open or public about the relationship. Keep it low key. Then once you're married, nothing that has happened will matter. Congratulations on the wedding plans!

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Answered on 4/05/04, 8:42 pm


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