Marines, sailors to get more training on political do’s and don’ts
By Nikki Wentling
Aug 21, 2024, 11:48 AM
The Marine Corps and Navy have ordered all Marines, sailors and federal civilian employees to undergo training about off-limits political activities this summer, ahead of the presidential election.
In an Aug. 12 message, Marine Corps staff director Lt. Gen. Gregg Olson ordered commanders to train units on the do’s and don’ts of political involvement by Sept. 15.
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro set the same deadline in a message issued July 17.
The orders come after the DOD’s Office of Inspector General reported in May that the Pentagon had failed to properly train and guide troops about partisan political activities before the 2024 campaign season.
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2024/08/21/marines-sailors-to-get-more-training-on-political-dos-and-donts/
