Article 134 Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) prohibits extra-marital affairs for all members. For enlisted you get a slap on the hand. For Officers it is also Conduct Unbecoming and demotion is a fitting punishment.
No sweetie that isn't what I meant. I didn't ask the question clearly. How many ranks DOWN was that knockdown? How far down is a Colonel compared to a General? I have no idea how military rankings go. After colonel do you become a General or are there other ranks in-between? Is it okay if two single people fall in love? Is it the cheating on a mate that is the "illicit" part that's the problem? Thank you for your reply E and Happy Monday to thee and thine! :)
Not your fault E. In fact Nanoose misunderstand something I asked in a question today. NOT his fault either. I know what it is I mean and I just have to try harder to get it across completely. So I'm not perfect! Imagine that? EEK! But the good news is when you aren't perfect there is always room for improvement right? :):):)
He was a Major General (2-star; O-8), below that is Brigadier General (1-star; 0-7) and then Colonel (0-6). So, he comes down two ranks and the difference in pay (depending on how many years he served). It appears he graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1989, which would put him at 20+ years of service. From what I can tell, O-8 basic pay (20+ years) is $14,730.00; 0-7 basic pay (20+ years) is $10,890.90. There all sorts of add-ons.
Thanks L. So he was knocked down two ranks. Your reply is very comprehensive and thorough and very helpful. I never did understand military rankings. I guess two knocks down is fairly serious. I wonder how often that happens? I guess the military is no different than the civilian. :) ((hugs))
I have no idea how often such things happen, but it is quite a feather in one's cap to get to the status of a 2-star general only to be cut back to colonel because you can't keep it in your pants. From what I read, he has behaved less than appropriately on several occasions over a period of time. When they bust them down, it's to the next rank where his performance was proper.
The HOT TO TROT teenagers are one thing. Hormones block out thinking. BUT ADULTS? That's a different story altogether. And a military guy who should be diligent disciplined dedicated? Way different! Defective merchandise. Thank you for your reply L and Happy Tuesday to thee! :)_
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