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Show TOP T1MKS 1111.1. June 25. l)7 Civilian, Military Personnel Do's, Don'ts Of Federal Employes' Political Activities EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the second of a two-pa-rt series explaining political rights of military and civilian employes of the federal government. In today's article, Captain Perfilio issues warnings to federal employes on a series of political "don'ts." If you don't heed his adv ice, disciplinary or criminal action can be brought against you. Your right to be a candidate is also explained by the legal officer. It is hoped that no one was misled by last believing that federal employes may hold office. Such is not the case as explained by in today's segment.) (Special Note: week's title into partisan political Captain Perfilio By Capt. Anthony J. Perfilio Office of the Staff Judge Advocate employes, there are valid reasons for prohibiting certain involvement by us in partisan politics. Here are some political acts that Department of Defense military and civilian personnel may NOT do: Use their official position or authority to influence or interfere with an election or to solicit votes or contributions for a candidate of issue. - Avoid Partisan Politics - Become involved in partisan political management, or make contributions to a and conventions, campaigns a officer or employe. federal or candidate particular Sr. S?,S Pot T:rr. souls cecoT-- tvtv ft a a - Speak before partisan political gatherings or participate in any radio or television programs or group discussions as an advocate of a partisan political party or candidate. This prescription is against the speaking as an advocate before a group and would not seem to proscribe the impromptu expression of one's personal political opinions while in attendance at such a gathering. Reason and common sense must, however, prevail since the line between speech as an advocate and the impromptu expression of one's personal opinion often becomes gray and obscure. Polls and Surveys are Taboo Conduct political opinion surveys or distribute partisan political petitions, literature, badges or buttons - March or ride in partisan political parades - Serve as officers in partisan political organizations - - As good citizens, there are many positive actions that each of us should take, and last week we discussed the political Do's of federal employes. On the other hand, because we are federal icoro aces siranae Publish partisan political articles designed to solicit votes for a particular candidate or party. - e- - Participate in partisan voter transportation drives Display large political signs, posters, or banners on private vehicles (small bumper-typ- e stickers are permitted) Criminal Don'ts Some conduct is considered so contrary to public policy that statutes have been passed prescribing criminal penalties for their violation. For example, it is criminal to: - Station troops at any place where an election is held - Interfere with the manner or methods of political elections or election officials - Intimidate voters - Solicit political contributions from other officers and employes - Make political contributions to any other officer or employe - Poll members of the armed forces to determine the nature of their votes a rt rr r--a rr?v w wATCInlER S GUIDE and run a' peasant evening host-- or hostess e cnt.es A Candidacy for Office Department of the Air Force personnel may not become or campaign as partisan political candidates for an elective civil i 5 office. military member may not become a e candidate for any civil office requiring service while serving on an initial tour of active duty or other obligated period of service. An active Regular officer may not hold civil office except as specifically provided by law. The acceptance of such an office or performance of the functions of such office causes a forfeiture of the officer's regular appointment. Active Reserve officers and enlisted persons who are elected as partisan candidates to any civil office or as e candidates to a civil office requiring service, or who e service may be are appointed to civil office requiring to or released inactive retired, discharged duty. Such persons, not will be or however, retired, discharged released if they are serving an initial tour of duty or a tour such member agreed to serve or partly at the expense of the United States. The secretary concerned, however, may waive this restriction in appropriate cases. While civilian federal employes may not become partisan political candidates for an elective office, they may become non - partisan candidates for and accept election or offices provided their duties in appointment to such office do not interfere with their official federal duties. A non-partis- an full-tim- non-partis- an full-tim- full-tim- non-partis- an Ask First For guidance in any area not covered in these articles or about which you are unsure, seek the guidance of the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate before you act. Safety In and Around the Pool Preventing Accidents In And Around Pool Areas All should realize that swimming pools present different prob- lems from those normally encountered in open-wate- r swimming. However, safety is a factor to be dealt with no matter where one swims. ; safeareas into two is broken down in Safety swimming guarding from infection and disease and prevention of accidents. Here is a listing of common sense safeguards you should be aggressive When quests fiyhigh under tre of foe many crnks, trey ccn turn r.to p rd3 of prey Solicit or otherwise engage in fund raising activities in federal offices or facilities or on military reservations for a partisan political cause or candidate. - .v;se is of sucn aware of r r - Don t swim alone use the buddy system. Don't dive into unfamiliar water enter the water first to test the depth Don't swim immediately after eating a heavy meal. Don't force or shove others into the water against their will or when unexpected. Don't bring items that could injury into a pool area. i.e. 1 . rr-- 2 - J a OWL r C.S " sharp objects, glasses, etc Don't yell for help unless you or someone else is really rev: ' r.e c RAIL BIRD J . r k j e P' 'd .. 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