Do’s and Don’ts for being a Republican or Democrat in the military
by SOFREP Jun 2, 2020
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The below guidance is factual; however, the examples and stylized commentary belong to the writer and do not express the sentiments of the Department of Defense. This guidance is meant for Title 10 service members only as certain details differ for elements under other areas of the U.S. Code.
Have you ever been unsure about expressing your political opinion because you are in the military? Do you question what you are allowed to do or say? We have all heard people say “you sign your rights away when you put on the uniform.†That is a MYTH and a damn dangerous one at that. As a service member, you maintain most of the rights afforded to all Americans under the First Amendment.
In the military, we only ever see two schools of thought on political activism: Firstly, the E4 wearing his uniform at a political rally, and secondly the warrior-monk general officers or imitation lieutenants who preach political abstinence. In reality, there is a far greater range of acceptable activities for you to engage in as a responsible citizen-soldier.
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