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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Mental Illness | 8/5/2005 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: My brother is leaving for Iraq. He has to go into combat training August 22nd. His sargent doesn't ... A: All soldiers receive an entrance complete physical examination, including a review of psychiatric ... | ||
| DUI | 7/21/2005 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I'm a Navy Chief and recently went to CO NJP for DUI. I was given a special fit rep for the ... A: First, double jeopardy likely does not apply in either of these situations. Double jeopardy refers ... | ||
| Other-Than-Honorable Discharge | 5/9/2005 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: Sir, When recruiting former military personnel for employment at a company, is it legal to ask ... A: Yes, when possessing a certain type of discharge is a requirement for a job, such as for a ... | ||
| Medical benefits after divorce | 10/1/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: Greetings, About 12 years ago my previous husband and I divorced. We did all the paperwork ... A: Your issue cannot be answered here because it requires a detailed knowledge of the facts, such as ... | ||
| Hello. I am currently in the... | 10/1/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I am currently in the ROTC program and I'm hoping you can answer a question for me about medical ... A: While you can visit a doctor and not inform the Army, ultimately (likely at your commissioning ... | ||
| Double Jeopardy | 9/22/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: What we didn't understand was, "How can the jury find him guilty, then have him serve his punishment ... A: As I previously stated, a court-martial or non-judicial punishment is simply that - punishment. It ... | ||
| Double Jeopardy | 9/21/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: My husband, a former SrA in the United States Air Force, was found guilty of an indecent exposure. ... A: If you read my introduction, you will see that as a government attorney, I cannot give advice to ... | ||
| person with a felony | 9/9/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: Can a person rejoin the military if they have been convicted of a felony (murder), and also can a ... A: Army Regulation (AR) 601-210 sets the recruiting standards. A felon requires a waiver to enlist, as ... | ||
| Federal Tickets | 9/3/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I receive a ticket onbase in California when the MPs happen to have a speed trap at a stop sign.The ... A: As my information on all experts says, I cannot offer legal advice to people who have a case against ... | ||
| Called up again after called up once before? | 8/25/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: My name is A, and I am prior service, (Artillery, 2yrs active duty, US ARMY / Europe, Desert ... A: I cannot comment on his comments regarding the individual. As to your question on recall to active ... | ||
| Resigning My Reserve Commission | 8/23/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: Expert, I am interested in resigning my Navy Commission after just 18 months. I came into the Navy ... A: It is almost inconceivable that you would have no obligation. For officers, the minimum obligation ... | ||
| Fraternization | 8/19/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I've been looking for material on fraternization policies in the army and I want to see how my ... A: Yes, you are subject to the UCMJ, as is he. The UMCJ applies, under Article 2(c), to all active ... | ||
| Naval Investigations | 7/31/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I am currently being investigated for Sexual Harassment. In fact I am being investigated for the ... A: I cannot assist in particular cases against my employer, the US military, as my profile says. You ... | ||
| Purposely speeding with hazard lights on military base to go to hospital | 7/25/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I was in junction city kansas Denny's restaurant 20 jul, and i couldn't breathe their were 2 police ... A: Either pay the ticket or hire an attorney to try and argue your case. You are not correct - ... | ||
| Who's in charge | 7/6/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: can you tell me that if you had two officers of the same rank one a doctor and one a artillary ... A: When two officers have the same rank and one must command, it will be the one with the earlier date ... | ||
| Living Legacy, Only child | 7/5/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I have a friend who's son is a Marine Reservist. He's done 1 tour of duty in Iraq. He has developed ... A: There is no such policy in the military. As you pointed out, he voluntarily joined the Marines, and ... | ||
| military | 6/30/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: would a modern general be justified in withdrawing from combat if his personal honer ... A: Your question is rather broad - "withdrawing from combat" can mean several things, as can ... | ||
| Airmen dating a minor? | 6/22/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I like this Airmen, but he thinks he can not date me because I'm 17. We have been out once or twice ... A: There is no law against him seeing you. Whether or not he can have sexual contact with you will ... | ||
| Soldier's Rights | 6/18/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I am a soldier deployed in iraq since February. However, that's not the question. I injured my ... A: You are asking me to assist you in working against my employer, and that is unethical for me. If ... | ||
| illegal military order | 6/17/2004 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: i would like to know how does the american law system refers to the subject of illegal military ... A: Not sure I fully understand your question. If this response is not sufficient, please refine your ... | ||
| Can the military give someone... | 12/9/2003 | John Varghese |
| Q: Can the military give someone a other than honorable discharge and a few months later call them into ... A: Bucy, Yes, Because everytime a service personnel is discharged he carries with the discharge an ... | ||
| Investigating officer | 7/9/2003 | John Varghese |
| Q: Are there any ways besides a direct order that a JAG officer might be considered an investigating ... A: As far as my knowledge goes there is none Regards JOhn Allison, The ways in which a JAG officer ... | ||
| Extra-duty Income Regulations | 6/6/2003 | John Varghese |
| Q: I'm a writer working on a novel. The main secondary character is a writer/retired USAF fighter ... A: So far as I know, there are no such regulations prohibiting an officer on active duty from earning ... | ||
| military discharges | 5/26/2002 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: What are some of the reasons why a sailor would receive an Administative Discharge? A: 1. End of service obligation 2. Sole surviving son or daughter 3. Minor/serious misconduct 4. ... | ||
| resigning a commission | 5/9/2002 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: my friend in the Navy is in a psychiatric outpatient program with other armed forces people. He has ... A: An officer cannot resign his commission at any time - he can submit a resignation, but it is not ... | ||
| Military | 4/9/2002 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I just had a discussion with one of my colleague's about the American (John Walker) who was fighting ... A: Just got back from a trip-website was not supposed to allow any questions, so I am late in replying. ... | ||
| Reservist -- involuntary activation | 12/29/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I think this may be out of your area of expertise, but if you can help, I very much appreciate it. ... A: The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act (Title 50, App., U.S. Code, Sections 501 et seq.), ... | ||
| Marines vs. Army | 12/16/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: In the news it says something to the effect that the Marines are invading some parts of Afghanistan. ... A: The Army's mission is to close with, and destroy, the enemy if deterrence to war does not work. ... | ||
| refusing enlistment / imprisonment | 12/5/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: My friend in the US has had a rough time in the Navy. He was in ROTC at texas a&m, got harrassed ... A: 1. If your friend was given orders (most likely to fulfill some commitment from the ROTC program) ... | ||
| Award of Purple Heart | 12/5/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: Douglas-Do military personnel killed or wounded by "friendly fire" in a war zone receive the Purple ... A: Yes, they do qualify for the award. Pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 1129: ... | ||
| U.S. Military Special Entrance Provisions (if any) | 12/3/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: Is there any provision for an undocumented alien (such as a Mexican citizen who has crossed the ... A: No. Unfortunately, you must be legally in the US with proper documentation to enlist. However, ... | ||
| erroneous enlistment contract | 9/17/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I was given a SSRB (soldiers selective reenlistment bonus) when I reenlisted in 1999. I did not ... A: I cannot assist someone in attempting to proceed against my employer. Sorry. Look for an attorney ... | ||
| Types of Discharges and Employment Potential | 8/25/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I have a few questions about discharges from the military. 1. Are there different types or degrees ... A: 1. No, there are no degrees of an honorable discharge. There are three discharges that can be ... | ||
| Changing Residency | 8/11/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I am a in the military. My current recidency is Louisiana. I would like to change my recidency to ... A: To acquire a domicile of choice in a new place two things must happen: (a) you must be in the ... | ||
| General Orders | 7/30/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: What are the Army's General Orders. A: General orders are orders having applicability to all members of a command (usually a division or ... | ||
| divorce | 7/26/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: Dribben, My name is Anita and I will be going to see my local legal assistance provider soon. My ... A: You can share all of the information with your attorney, who will be bound by attorney-client ... | ||
| Enlistment | 7/8/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I am currently serving as an enlisted soldier in a signal company in Pennsylvania. For some time ... A: I am confused by you stating that you are serving as an elisted soldier but are dating a "fellow ... | ||
| Separated Marine Wife rights | 6/28/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: My daughter recently returned home to MO after living in PA with her husband who is in the Marines. ... A: Send your daughter to the nearest military installation's Staff Judge Advocate's office for an ... | ||
| Marriage | 6/21/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: My fiance and I will be getting married in November. She is stationed in Hawaii and I in Maryland. ... A: Usually, each of the services has a "swap" program for reassignments of members who can find another ... | ||
| Army Commissions | 6/14/2001 | Douglas Dribben |
| Q: I am interested in finding out how to go about resigning a commission in the Army? I received a ... A: Your issue is governed by Army Regulation 135-175, chapter 6. You can obtain it on the web at ... | ||
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