What should two enlisted members who are dating do if one begins a program that will lead to them becoming an Officer?

What should two enlisted members who are dating do if one begins a program that will lead to them becoming an Officer?

• A. Terminate the relationship permanently or marry within one year of the program start date or publication date, whichever occurs later
• B. Continue dating as before
• C. Seek a waiver
• D. Transfer to different units

Answer: (A)

When two enlisted members are dating and one enters a program that will lead to commissioning, the situation falls under fraternization rules. The prescribed remedy is clear: end the relationship or formalize it by marrying within one year of the program start date or the publication date, whichever comes later. This deadline helps ensure that once commissioning occurs, the relationship is no longer an officer–enlisted dating dynamic, which the policy prohibits. Continuing the relationship would keep it in violation of those rules, while a waiver or simply transferring units does not remove the underlying issue.

When two enlisted members are dating and one enters a program that will lead to commissioning, the situation falls under fraternization rules. The prescribed remedy is clear: end the relationship or formalize it by marrying within one year of the program start date or the publication date, whichever comes later. This deadline helps ensure that once commissioning occurs, the relationship is no longer an officer–enlisted dating dynamic, which the policy prohibits. Continuing the relationship would keep it in violation of those rules, while a waiver or simply transferring units does not remove the underlying issue.