soldier, soldier

[mooglet]

If you are a soldier and you want to get married, do you have to ask permission from your Officer? If yes, do you just ask or does it have to be written? I am asking this for someone else.

[bonbon28]

My husband is in the army and had to write a letter to his C.O. asking permission, this was over 8 years ago so I'm not sure if it has changed now. He'd be better asking the Families Officer.

[bigmamma]

Hi mooglet , it is not a must , however it is a traditional courtesy to ask permission of your Officer .

[Joe_the_Lion]

I was married 9 years ago and yes I had to.

Also depending on what regiment he is in, you may need to fill in a full security clearance or Defence Vetting questionnaire for the wife to be and/or an interview.

[jacko50]

I had to ask permission but that was 33 years ago, i think it is just a courtesy thing these days, with all the liberal attitudes of today it is not as if it is going to matter is it , but i suppose it is better to be safe than sorry , he/ she would not want to spoil their chances of promotion for the sake of a two minute visit to the commanding officers office, they do tend to hold a grudge , or at least they did when i was in. he/she should ask their company/troop/battery/platoon officer who should be able to tell them straight away.

[mooglet]

Thanks, its for my son. I don't like to keep on asking him if he has done it yet, you know what these soldiers can be like, lol.
At least i know that he should do it. Thanks,