Adultery and Punitive Elements of the UCMJ

Adultery and Punitive Elements of the UCMJAdultery and Punitive Elements of the UCMJAdultery is a rather difficult and ugly process to prove in a military court of law. In most states civilian court, this act is not illegal, but in some states it is a Class B Misdemeanor. Within the military it is also against the Uniform Code of Military Justice and can be punishable by fines and jail time if processed and proven. The Big Question? If you are legally separated and begin dating while in the military, can you get in trouble for adultery? This is a common question for people in uniform because the legal process of divorcing can take months or even years, and the answer is complicated. Given the ambiguity of the terms laid out by the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), there is always be the potential for criminal liability and the only 100 percent safe course of action is to wait until a court has granted you a divorce before undertaking a sexual relationship. In most cases w ithin the military, this rule is typically enforced when adultery is within the chain of command and other charges like fraternization can be added when married members of the military (officer or enlisted) cheat on their spouses with each other while serving together. The militarys prohibition on adultery is stated in Article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice which makes adultery a crime when legal criteria, known as elements, have all been met. There are three specific elements Adultery and Article 134 of the UCMJ Elements (1) That the accused wrongfully had sexual intercourse with a certain person (2) That, at the time, the accused or the other person welches married to someone else and (3) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces. The first two elements are self-explanatory the third is mora complex. The explanation part of Article 134 identifies several factors military commanders should consider, including whether the soldier or his or her sexual partner were legally separated. A legal separation involves a signed a formal separation agreement with a spouse or a court-ordered of separation issued by the state. While being legally separated weighs into whether a sexual relationship violates Article 134, it is not the only consideration. Article 134 explanations identifies other factors for commanders including The rank and position of the parties involvedThe impact on the military unitThe potential misuse of government time or resources to facilitate the prohibited conductWhether the adulterous act was accompanied by other UCMJ violations Adultery and Article 134 of the UCMJ Explanation (1) Nature of offense. Adultery is clearly unacceptable conduct, and it reflects adversely on the tafelgeschirr record of the military member. (2) Conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline or of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces. To constitute an offense under the UCMJ, the adulterous conduct must either be directly prejudicial to good order and discipline or service discrediting. Adulterous conduct that is directly prejudicial includes conduct that has an obvious, and measurably divisive effect on unit or organization discipline, morale, or cohesion, or is clearly detrimental to the authority or stature of or respect toward a servicemember. Adultery may also be service discrediting, even though the conduct is only indirectly or remotely prejudicial to good order and discipline. Discredit means to injure the reputation of the armed forces and includes adulterous conduct that has a tendency, because of its open or notorious nature, to bring the service into disrepute, make it subject to public ridicule, or lower it in public esteem. While adulterous conduct that is private and discreet in nature may not be service discrediting by this standard, under the circumstanc es, it may be determined to be conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. Commanders should consider all relevant circumstances, including but not limited to the following factors, when determining whether adulterous acts are prejudicial to good order and discipline or are of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces (a) The accuseds marital status, military rank, grade, or position (b) The co-actors marital status, military rank, grade, and position, or relationship to the armed forces (c) The military status of the accuseds spouse or the spouse of co-actor, or their relationship to the armed forces (d) 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 (e) The misuse, if any, of government time and resources to facilitate the commission of the conduct (f) 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 (g) The negative impact of the conduct on the units or organizations 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 (h) Whether the accused or co-actor was legally separated and (i) Whether the adulterous misconduct involves an ongoing or recent relationship or is remote in time. (3) Marriage A marriage exists until it is dissolved in accordance with the laws of a competent state or foreign jurisdiction. (4) Mistake of fact A defense of mistake of fact exists if the accused had an honest and reasonable belief either that the accused and the co-actor were both unmarried, or that they were lawfully married to each other. If this defense is raised by the evidence, then the burden of proof is upon the United States to establish that the accuseds belief was unreas onable or not honest..

8 Career Lessons I Learned From a Toddler Roommate -The Muse

8 Career Lessons I Learned From a Toddler Roommate -The Muse8 Career Lessons I Learned From a Toddler RoommateTo start, Im elend a parent. I opted in to a commune-style Brooklyn home I found on Craigslist, and I live with a young couple and their two-year-old, Ilya.Ive now been living there for one year and I can confidently say its one of the best decisions Ive ever made. Because in my time living with a kid, Ive come to a few realizations about my own life and career. 1. Dont Hold a GrudgeOne time, a happy Ilya purposely walked into my room, stepped into my shoes, and began to cutely plod around the apartment. Since these were my nice shoes, I grabbed them back and tossed them into my room for safety. His immediate response- as expected- was a roaring scream that echoed through the house as I left for work. However, I returned a few hours later to find a surprisingly calmer Ilya and received a loving greeting of, Dannnn. Id expected some form of a cold shoulder, yet not even a hint of it lingered- he was as happy to see me as ever.Why let a past grievance stick with you? It may feel good in the short time to nurse some hurt, but in the long run, its an energy suck. 2. Ask for What You WantIt may feel weird to put yourself first- it does for me. This isnt the case for Ilya. If he wants my carrots and hummus, hell let me know. If he wants me or my adult roommates to read him a book, hell tell us. He wants us to dance around to The Beach Boys? Done.Even though my wants may be a tad mora complex than Ilyas, its imperative I ask for them boldly. Without asking, its simply silly to expect them to happen on their own. After all, The Giving Tree isnt going to read itself.3. Dont Be Afraid to NegotiateToddlers like to be thrown in the air. Ill do it for Ilya for a bit, and then get tired and stop- but hell immediately want more. The conversation usually looks something like thisHim More. Me No, Im tired.Him More.Me Okay, one more.Him Five more.Me No, just one more.Him Five more.Me Okay, just five.Stick to your guns. If youll only settle for five of something, ask for that- and walk away if its not going to happen. I plan to immediately apply this to my sales conversations (but Ill hold off on the tantrum if it doesnt work out).4. Be AdaptableCommune life is not for the faint-hearted. With people coming and going, the doors are always open (or unlocked), and all are welcome. But Ilya adjusted to this lifestyle seamlessly. New people in the apartment arent shocking to him, but instead possibly offer some new form of entertainment. At work, youre not just constantly dealing with new people, but also new problems, scenarios, and questions that pop up. Learning to be more flexible has kept me lighter on my feet and more capable to pivot from one problem to the next. Ive become more receptive to change, which is essential when ambiguity is the one constant at the kind of startup company I work at.5. Be Kind to YourselfWhat I soon learned after spendin g time with Ilya is that babies dont need a reason to cry- they just do. Feeling lousy is okay. Positive self-talk is all well and good, until it leads to a feeling of inadequacy when you feel down. This then leads to internal judgements- and now youve just become upset over being upset Ive become better at accepting my feelings without judging them. I embrace my crappy days along with my good days, and thats fine by me.6. Appreciate Your FamilyIm blessed to have both of my parents still alive and healthy. As a toddler, Im sure Ilya doesnt think about that. What he does think about is, Wheres Mom? every time she walks away or closes a door.I no longer behave in the same way, but I do recognize that the time we have with the ones we love is limited, so the moments we do spend with family should be cherished. Not quite a career tip, but essential for long-term happiness- inside and outside of work.7. Say NoIf youre offered something that doesnt benefit you, be direct and say no. After all, time and energy are fleeting. Ilya says no like a pro. Want to put on this jacket? No. Want to go to sleep? No. Say goodbye No. He likes to remain in control. Ive used this to minimize the chance that someones requests will control my day. Instead, I own it.8. Fall DownTo reuse a well-worn metaphor, when a child is learning to walk and falls 50 times, they never think to themselves, Maybe this isnt for me. Living with a baby reminds me that screwing up is not just essential for growth, it can also be fun. As I close in on my third decade of life, being a complete novice at something is stimulating. If its been too long since Ive made a mistake, I begin to worry my growth has stagnated. Taking an attitude like Ilyas to the workplace means when a poor call or embarrassing mistake is made (which it will be), the best way to respond is to recognize it and try, try again.Were surrounded by opportunities to observe, learn, and grow day in and day out- whether its from our roommate, the cheery cashier at the supermarket, or even the screaming baby on the overcrowded train. All you have to do is open your eyes to them.(But, if its the screaming baby youve chosen to learn from, I can tell you from experience it may be best to do your studying from the opposite side of the train car.)

Army Valorous Unit Award

Army Valorous Unit AwardArmy Valorous Unit AwardThe Army Valorous Unit Award is a prestigious award for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United States in a single action or short period of time. It is theunitaward equivalent of earning a Silver Star for an individual action. The highest unit award is the Presidential Unit Citation, with the Valorous Unit Award being the second highest. Description of the Valorous Unit Award The Army Valorous Unit Award ribbon has a gold frame of laurel leaves surrounding 11 stripes in the pattern of theSilver Star Medal ribbon. The first stripe is 3/8 inch of Old Glory Red followed by 1/16 inch of Ultramarine Blue, 1/64 inch of White, 3/32 inch of Ultramarine Blue, 3/32 inch of White and a center stripe of 3/32 inch of Old Glory Red.The stripes then repeat in reverse order. The streamers for the Army Valorous Unit Award are the saatkorn pattern as the Silver Star Medal ribbon. Criteria The action earning the Valor ous Unit Award must have occurred on or after August 3, 1963. The action for which the award was given must involve armed conflict with an opposing foreign force or while the unit is serving with friendly foreign forces in an armed conflict in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The degree of gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps necessary for the awarding of the Army Valorous Unit Award isa lesser degree than that necessary to be awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. However, the recipient unit must have been recognized above and beyond other units participating in the same conflict for their actions under hazardous conditions in the achievement of its mission. The degree of heroism required is the same as that which would justify awardingthe Silver Star to an individual under similar circumstances. It is not enough to have been in combat duty for extended periods of time or to have participated in several operational grounds or air missions. On most occas ions, the award is warranted when units have taken part in single or successive actions that cover comparatively short time spans. The actions required forawarding the citation could not reasonably be performed for any extended time periods except under very unusual circumstances. Rarely will a unit larger than a battalion meet the qualifications for awards of this decoration. Who Can Wear It? All members of the unit cited for the award are approved to wear the hoheitszeichen of the Army Valorous Unit Award. The emblem is thought of as an individual decoration for those in connection with the cited acts and is approved to be worn if they continue as members of the unit or not. Other personnel serving with the unit are approved to wear the emblem to show that the unit is a recipient of the Army Valorous Unit Award. Army awards and decorations are approved inaccordance to the guidance contained inArmy Regulation 600-8-22. Rules for the proper wear of Army awards and decorations c an be found inArmy Regulation 670-1. The policy for display of unit awards on guidons and flags and supply of streamers is found in AR 840-10. History A review of the unit awards program was carried out in 1965 in order to expand the capacity of the Meritorious Unit Commendation to include acts of valor, at a request from the Commander, USMACV. This study found that there was indeed a gap in the awards program as The Distinguished Unit Citation was awarded for gallantry in action for heroism that would warrant the Distinguished Service Cross to an individual and there was no lesser unit award for heroism. A recommendation was given to expand the capacity of the Unit Commendation to include acts of heroism. This recommendation of the review was not approved by the DCSPER, but rather a memorandum was sent to the CSA on 7 January 1966 to suggest am Army Valorous Unit Award to be adopted to show unit gallantry in combat equivalent to that required for anaward of a Silver Star to an individual. The Chief of Staff approved this recommendation on 12 January 1966.

How to Find a Job in Just 18 Minutes a Day

How to Find a Job in Just 18 Minutes a Day How to Find a Job in Just 18 Minutes a Day According to the US Departement of Labor, the average job seeker spends 18 minutes a day looking for a new job.It would be great if I could fulfill the promise of my title and tell you how to succeed doing the same, but of course I cant. Because 18 minutes a day IS NOT ENOUGHUntil I replaced my PC a few months ago, it took about that long for it to warm up in the morning My hobby is drawing and Im currently working on a still life done in colored pencils. Ive spent more than 18 minutes on just one of the grapes My big business project right now, as some of you know, is redesigning the Blue Sky website. Ive spent more than 18 minutes thinking about how comments should be displayed on the blog just one tiny part of just one of 22 pages 18 minutes isnt even long enough for a decent walk.Whats really scary is that 18 minutes is an average. So for all you guys spending hours each day on your search, the re are apparently 1,000 losers taking barely 2 minutes to scan Monster before falling back into bed I suppose the good news in all this is that your competition is lazy.Photo courtesy of flickr.com/photos/bitchbuzz/ / CC BY 2.0

If you think you missed out on creativity, theres still a chance later in life

If you think you missed out on creativity, theres still a chance later in lifeIf you think you missed out on creativity, theres still a chance later in lifeJust because youre getting older doesnt mean you cant still be creative.If you think your creativity light bulb faded with youth, theres a chance it could flicker later in life, as new research suggests multiple cycles of creativity pop up in different stages of life.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraResearch published in the journal De Economist focused on 31 Nobel Prize winners in Economics and found that those subjects reached two cycles of creativity in life in their mid-20s and in their mid-50s.We believe what we found in this study isnt limited to economics, but could apply to creativity more generally, lead author Bruce Weinberg said in a press release.The study examined the laureates peak through their influence in cita tions. If citations of the laureates work appeared more frequently in research papers, it meant it held more influential merit. Thus, it determined two types of creativity cycles in a persons life.Conceptual types work deductively by applying abstract principles, according to the study, and peaked in their mid-twenties. Experimental innovators work inductively and acquire from experience. Those types tend to reach their creative peak in their fifties, the research concluded.Young and creative at heartMany people believe that creativity is exclusively associated with youth, but it really depends on what kind of creativity youre talking about, Weinberg said.The study cites innovators like Pablo Picasso, T.S. Eliot and Albert Einstein as conceptual innovators who made their greatest achievements earlier in their lives. Others like Robert Frost and Charles Darwin could be seen as experimental innovators after achieving their hallmark works years after working.Our research suggests that when youre most creative is less a product of the scientific field that youre in and is more about how you approach the work you do, said Weinberg.The Ladders hasoffered suggestions on how to fight creativity blocks, which can stem from lack of sleep, emotional imbalance, and other stressors.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will ersatzdarsteller your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

What Everybody Else Does When It Comes to Nursing Resume Objective and What You Need to Be Doing Different

What Everybody Else Does When It Comes to Nursing Resume Objective and What You Need to Be Doing Different Theres nobody right method to structure a resume. Your resume objective is your opportunity to tell a brief story about yourself. Getting past the very first round of selection might be the hardest aspect of obtaining a nursing job. Commonsense issues, such as lying or using incorrect grammar, may be obvious and simple to keep away from, but there are a number of other mistakes which are less apparent. Get the Scoop on Nursing Resume Objective Before Youre Too Late Finding the perfect status in the health care field can be daunting. How to manage your skills There are lots of ways to manage the skills section on your resume, and you are able to read our full skills section writing guide here. For your resume, your target is to demonstrate the attributes that allow you to get similar to an RN you admire. If youre an experienced nurse, your targets and objectives are mo st likely to check at bit different. If youre able to show excellence in patient care and empathy alongside cost cutting, you are going to stand a fantastic opportunity of getting an interview. You should be useful in communicating with the patient along with their loved ones. You need to use skills in caring and implement different techniques to help the individual improve from present health condition. You need to have good communication abilities and patient umgang abilities. In contrast to popular opinion, acquiring an objective statement at the very top of your resume isnt necessarily to your benefit. Its possible for you to frame your deficiency of experience within the purpose statement in a sense that wont diminish your chances. Once your resume is prepared to go, youre wish to be sure to receive it in front of as many employers as possible. A significant part writing nurse resume objective statements is tweaking the very first portion of your resume for each and e very job that you apply to. Nursing Resume Objective at a Glance Our resume builder will provide you with tips and examples on how best to compose your resume summary. Foremost, make certain that your document is absolutely free from grammatical errors, typos, and any form of exaggeration or blatant lies. Mistakes in your resume can be costly, which is the reason you should do what you can to avoid them. Savvy resumes are anchored by a comprehensive summary that enables the reader to rapidly find salient details about the applicant. Rumors, Lies and Nursing Resume Objective Before leaning to the LPN job you ought to have a crystal clear idea about the necessary skills and occupational hazards. To have a job as a licensed practical nurse you will need to submit a perfect LPN resume in line with the advertised job description. You ought to write down some skills that will certainly help your LPN resume to stand from the crowd. Fully being a psychiatric nurse is challenging, and locating a job can be equally as challenging. The Appeal of Nursing Resume Objective Your nursing career goals are very likely to change through the years. Additionally, its also advisable to include your license number. Needless to say, you need to be strategic about it. Our next valuable suggestion is to concentrate on your skills, qualifications and licenses. Even in the event you would rather use the standard method, its strongly recommended that you get acquainted with it. No matter your degree of job practical understanding, your resume structure is essential to making your program stick out. Your objective statement ought to be able to show employers that youve got the skills, expertise, and experience they are searching for in the nurse they attempt to hire. Resume objective samples may be used by students who are searching for a part-time job after classes. If you choose to include an objective on your resume, just make certain its pertinent to the job which you are applying for. The current objective was geared toward the actual job they originally desired. The Secret to Nursing Resume Objective You may understand that the school nurse resume sample includes very specific info in each section. In addition, your nursing resume will want to be specifically tailored to the work advertisement. Writing general duties is a typical mistake because applicants think that nursing is comparable to various hospitals and departments, but in fact, your duties will differ between different facilities. The hospital is the place best related to nursing work. however, it isnt the only avenue where you are able to find employment. Wherever youre in your nursing career, weve got a resume sample that could help you write or update your nurse resume. If you are searching for your very first job for a nurse, cast your net over a bigger ocean. The nursing resume objective is to receive a great job and communicate all of your information in essential f ormat. The verb nursing is related to caring.

Interdepartmental Communication - Spark Hire

Interdepartmental Communication - Spark HireHow many times have you thought to yourself, Those people over in the ______ department dont do anything? As satisfying as it is to gripe about the other people in your company, this is an unhealthy way to think of your co-workers (and it probably isnt true anyway). It is also a symptom of poor interdepartmental communication.Poor communication can cause problems for practical reasons, like losing customer information. It can also cause frustration between employees who dont understand each others jobs, goals, or challenges. Here are some ways to help improve interdepartmental communication, so that employee cooperation can be at an all-time high.Identify Communication GapsAsk stakeholders to identify their biggest complaints when it comes to interdepartmental communication. Survey employees from different departments, and compile a list of ways that communication gets s-lost in the shuffle. Additionally, look back through customer feedback that might indicate a breakdown in interdepartmental cooperation.Most of the time, accuracy and timeliness are the biggest obstacles to good communication. Information either gets lost in translation, or takes too long to reach the appropriate people. Identify which of these issues pose the biggest challenge for your company, and use that knowledge to focus on fixing the problem. If information takes too long to reach the right peopleInvest in Communication ToolsE-mail drastically changed the interdepartmental cooperation. The days of printed memos that might get lost, spilled on, or left in the dust, are over. However, sometimes e-mail isnt seamless enough when it comes to interdepartmental communication. After all, a memo can sit unread in an email inbox as easily as it can sit on a desk.Consider investing in file sharing software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for your company. Watch out these can be expensive initial investments. However, resources like these al low employees to maintain a network of live information that people in different departments can access at any time. Updates are instantaneous, and are available for anyone who needs to access them. More importantly, the system exists independently of a cluttered email inbox. Software systems like this can improve interdepartmental cooperation by speeding up communication. A system like this can also improve accuracy of communication, if set up properly. Speaking ofSchedule interdepartmental meetingsIf accuracy is a problem for your interdepartmental communication, scheduling regular meetings with stakeholders can be vital. Information is most frequently inaccurate because employees dont know enough about each others workflows to explain things properly. At its worst, poor interdepartmental communication can cause inaccurate information to be conveyed to a customer or other business partner.This is where interdepartmental meetings come into play. Schedule meetings with different sta keholders every 6 weeks or so. Encourage attendees to talk about problems they see in cooperation. Additionally, have attendees in each department give a short presentation about what their department is currently working on. Understanding each others challenges and goals increases communication and cooperation. It also helps everyone cut each other a little slack.Communicate your reaction to this article in the commentsIMAGE Courtesy of Flickr byVictor1558