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Journal of Power and Ethics
Journal covering politics, philosophy and religion.
Articles from Vol. 2, No. 1, January
20 Basic Rules for Personnel Leaving DOD
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Twenty Basic Rules for Personnel Leaving DOD These "20 Basic Rules" are a revision of the "21 Basic Rules" published last year by Alan E. Sommerfeld, Counsel, Joint National Test Facility, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization. The new rules reflect...
Air Travel Analysis Flow Chart (Army OTJAG, AdLaw)
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AIR TRAVEL ANALYSIS (1) DoD Directive 4500.56, dated 2 March 1997, paragraph A.2: "The purpose of the travel is to be determined by the individual and his or her next level supervisor. DoD airlift authorizing officials shall ensure that an official,...
AMCCC-G, Information Paper, Subject: Conflicts of Interests (24 February 1999)
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INFORMATION PAPER AMCCC-G 24 February 1999 SUBJECT: Conflict of Interests 1. Purpose. To provide information concerning conflicts and appearances of conflicts of interests, and how to resolve them. 2. Facts. a. Conflict of Interests. By...
AMCCC-G, Point Paper, Subject: Contractor Employees in the Federal Workplace - Practical Advice (14 Oct 1998)
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UNCLASSIFIED AMCCC-G POINT PAPER 14 October 1998 SUBJECT: Contractor Employees in the Federal Workplace -- Practical Advice PURPOSE: Summarize the principles derived from the AMC ethics training program for CY 1998, Contractor Employees...
AMCCC-G, Point Paper, Subject: Ethical Issues Created by Contractors in the Workplace (5 November 1997)
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UNCLASSIFIED AMCCC-G POINT PAPER 5 November 1997 SUBJECT: Ethical Issues Created by Contractors in the Workplace PURPOSE: Provide information about ethical issues created by contractor employees working in the Federal workplace. FACTS:...
Army Chief of Staff Memorandum, Subject: Policy for Travel by Department of the Army Officials (May 28, 1996)
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UNITED STATES ARMY
THE CHIEF OF STAFF
May 28, 1996 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: Policy for Travel by Department of the Army Officials 1. REFERENCES. a. Memorandum, DEPSECDEF, 1 October l99S, subject: DoD Policy on the Use of...
Article: Contacts by Former Senior Officers or Employees Seeking Information or Other Assistance, Mr. Michael J. Wentink, OTJAG SOCO
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CONTACTS BY FORMER SENIOR OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES
SEEKING INFORMATION OR OTHER ASSISTANCE
Mr. Michael J. Wentink
Standards of Conduct Office
Office of The Judge Advocate General
(U) Periodically, Army employees seek the advice of their Ethics Counselors...
Article: CONTACTS BY FORMER SENIOR OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES SEEKING INFORMATION OR OTHER ASSISTANCE, Mr. Michael J. Wentink, OTJAG SOCO
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CONTACTS BY FORMER SENIOR OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES SEEKING INFORMATION OR OTHER ASSISTANCE Mr. Michael J. Wentink Standards of Conduct Office Office of The Judge Advocate General (U) Periodically, Army employees seek the advice of their Ethics...
Article, Frequent Flyer Miles & Other Travel-Related Benefits -- to Whom Do They Belong? Mr. Michael J. Wentink, DA-SOCO
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(U) I. Introduction The Army Standards of Conduct Office has received many questions concerning the use of frequent flyer miles and related benefits received while on official Government temporary duty (TDY) orders. This is good, because the...
Article, Gifts of Travel and Related Expenses! Are They Legal? Sometimes. Mr. Michael J. Wentink, DA-SOCO
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(U) It happens all the time. Some non-Federal entity (NFE) wants you to attend, maybe even speak at or otherwise participate in, a meeting, seminar, symposium, or training or other similar event. The invitation usually comes from a not-for-profit...
Article, Gifts to Superiors upon Departing Station
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(U) Introduction. It's that time of year again when senior officers change their duty station and many retire. When that happens, their subordinates often wish to honor their service to the organization and, if they are retiring, to the Army...
Article, Use of Government E-Mail Accounts & Internet Access. Mr. Michael J. Wentink, DA-SOCO
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Use of Government E-Mail Accounts & Internet Access by Michael J. Wentink Army Standards of Conduct Office Office of The Judge Advocate General (U) I. Introduction. Most Army personnel have access to Army computers and most Army computers...
A WALK THROUGH THE JER-Outline : 1ST BASICS FOR ETHICS COUNSELORS WORKSHOP
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I. INTRODUCTION - Get Out Your Highlighters, Page Tabs and Paperclips. II. THE DIRECTIVE - 5500.7 AND THE FOREWORD A. The Directive was required jurisdictionally for promulgation of the Regulation. 1. Don't throw it away. It contains critical...
Conflicts of Interest Outline : 1st Basics for Ethics Counselors Workshop -- the Judge Advocate General's School
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I. REFERENCES. a. 18 U.S.C. [section] 201, 202, 203, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209. b. Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 5 C.F.R. Part 2635, Subparts D, E, F. c. Joint Ethics Regulation, DOD 5500.7-R, Chapters 2...
Contractor Employees in the Workplace (AMC Panel)
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CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES IN THE FEDERAL WORKPLACE I. Introduction. A. They're Everywhere! 1. Always have been. 2. But even more so! B. They're Different! 1. A fact; 2. Different rules for different folk; 2. But, does not mean adversity....
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Army Relations with Boy Scout Organizations (13 August 1996)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 13 August 1996 SUBJECT: Army Relations with Boy Scout Organizations 1. PURPOSE: To provide information on official Army relations with, and support to the Boy Scouts. 2. FACTS: a. Prohibited Activities. (1)...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Change 4 to the Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), doD 55007-R (14 August 1998)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 14 August 1998 SUBJECT: Change 4 to the Joint Ethics Regulation(JER), DOD 5500.7-R 1. PURPOSE: To summarize Change 4 to the JER 2. FACTS: a. On 6 August 1998, Change 4 to the JER was signed. The Change involves...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Common Errors in Preparation of Public Financial Disclosure Reports (SF 278) (8 August 1997)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 8 August 1997 SUBJECT: Common Errors in Preparation of Public Financial Disclosure Reports (SF 278) 1. PURPOSE: To identify common errors in SF 278 reports. 2. FACTS: a. Failure to list the specific name of each...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Contact with DoD Contractors(11 December 1998)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 11 December 1998 SUBJECT: Contact with DoD Contractors 1. Purpose: To provide guidance on discussions with contractor representatives. 2. Facts: a. General Policy - Preserve competitiveness; maintain a level playing...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Foreign Gifts (4 Mar 1999)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 4 March 1999 SUBJECT: Foreign Gifts 1. PURPOSE : To summarize restrictions on acceptance of gifts from foreign governments. 2. REFERENCES : a. U.S. Constitution, article I, [section] 9,cl.8. b. 5 U.S.C.A. [section]...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Free Attendance at Seminars, Conferences, and Similar Functions (13 August 1998)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 13 August 1998 SUBJECT: Free Attendance at Seminars, Conferences, and Similar Functions 1. PURPOSE: To summarize when employees may accept free attendance at a seminar, conference, or similar function. 2. FACTS:...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Gifts between Employees (15 April 1998)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 15 April 1998 SUBJECT: Gifts Between Employees 1. PURPOSE: To summarize the Standards of Ethical Conduct and Joint Ethics Regulation rules concerning gifts between employees. 2. FACTS: a. General Rule. (5 C.F.R....
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Preparation of Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE 450) (8 August 1997)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 8 August 1997 SUBJECT: Preparation of Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports (OGE 450) 1. PURPOSE: To provide information on the OGE 450. 2. FACTS: a. Who Must File? (1) A report must be filed when a Federal...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Private Organizations (13 August 1998)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 13 August 1998 SUBJECT : Private Organizations 1. PURPOSE: To provide information on relationships with non-Federal entities (NFE) 2. FACTS: a. Personal Participation - Permitted Activities (1) DoD employees,...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Receipt of Gifts from outside Sources (15 April 1998)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 15 April 1998 SUBJECT: Receipt of Gifts from Outside Sources 1. PURPOSE: To summarize the rules on gifts from outside sources. 2. FACTS: a. Generally, DoD employees may not accept gifts from a prohibited source...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Representation of Local Reuse Authorities (LRAs) by Former Army Personnel (8 August 1997)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 8 August 1997 SUBJECT: Representation of Local Reuse Authorities (LRAs) by Former Army Personnel 1. Purpose: To summarize the post-employment restrictions under 18 U.S.C. [section] 207 for former Army personnel seeking...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Support to Private Organization Fund-Raising (2 June 1998)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 2 June 1998 SUBJECT: Support to Private Organization Fund-Raising 1. PURPOSE: To provide information on a Post Commander's ability to have fund-raising activities in support of a non-Federal entity (NFE). 2. FACTS:...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: The Role of the HQDA Ethics Counselor (29 January 1997)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 29 January 1997 SUBJECT: The Role of the HQDA Ethics Counselor 1. Purpose: To provide information concerning the role of HQDA Ethics Counselor. 2. Facts: a. The Army General Counsel is the Designated Agency Ethics...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Use of First-Class Airline Accommodations on Official Travel (7 July 1997)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 7 July 1997 SUBJECT: Use of First-Class Airline Accommodations on Official Travel 1. PURPOSE: To provide information regarding official travel using first-class airline accommodations. 2. FACTS: a. The JTR and...
DAJA-SC, Information Paper, Subject: Use of First-Class Airline Accomodations on Official Travel (7 July 1997)
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INFORMATION PAPER DAJA-SC 7 July 1997 SUBJECT: Use of First-Class Airline Accommodations on Official Travel 1. PURPOSE: To provide information regarding official travel using first-class airline accommodations. 2. FACTS: a. The JTR and...
DAJA-SC Memorandum, Subject: Appointment of Ethics Counselors and Delegation of Authority UP Joint Ethics Regulation (JER)(1 October 1993)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
WASHINGTON DC 20310-2200
DAJA-SC (600-50) 1 October 1993 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT Appointment of Ethics Counselors and Delegation of Authority UP Joint Ethics Regulation...
DAJA-SC Memorandum, Subject: Determination That a Qualified Individual Need Not Be Present for Annual Ethics Training (AET) under Certain Circumstances (25 October 1994)
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL
WASHINGTON DC 20310-2200
DAJA-SC (600-50) 25 October 1994 MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION SUBJECT: Determination that a Qualified Individual need not be present for Annual Ethics...
DAJA-SC Memorandum, Subject: Permissible Use of Federal Government Communications Resources (8 January 1997)
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MEMORANDUM FOR OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL PERSONNEL SUBJECT: Permissible Use of Federal Government Communications Resources 1. Reference: Department of Defense (DOD) 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), 30 August 1993 (w/ch2). ...
DOD General Counsel Fact Sheet, Acceptance of Payment from a Non-Federal Source for Travel Expenses While in Official Capacity (April 29, 1997)
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STANDARDS OF CONDUCT OFFICE August 29, 1997 FACT SHEET Acceptance of Payment from a Non-Federal Source for Travel Expenses While In Official Capacity Section 1353 of title 5, United States Code, permits non-Federal sources, such as organizations,...
DoD General Counsel Letter to General Mundy (USO)
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Carl E. Mundy, Jr.
General, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret)
United Service Organizations
World Headquarters
Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 198
901 M St., S.E.
Washington, DC 20374-5096
Dear General Mundy: You requested that I reissue guidance regarding the...
DOD General Counsel Memorandum, Subject: DoD Employee Participation in Sporting Events (March 19, 1996)
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
1600 DEFENSE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20301A1600
March 19, 1996 MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR ASSISTANT FOR POLICY AND OSD SPEAKERS BUREAU OPERATIONS SUBJECT: DoD Employee Participation in Sporting Events...
DOD General Counsel Memorandum, Subject: Guidance on Analyzing Invitations to DoD Officials to Participate in Fundraising Activities and to Accept Gifts Related to Events (18 August 1997)
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18 August 1997
MEMORANDUM FOR GENERAL COUNSELS OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
JUDGE ADVOCATES GENERAL OF THE MILITARY
DEPARTMENTS
GENERAL COUNSELS OF THE DEFENSE AGENCIES
COUNSEL FOR THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS
STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE TO THE COMMANDANT...
DOD General Counsel Memorandum, Subject: Guidance regarding Military Ball Fundraisers and Similar Events (March 14, 1996)
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March 14, 1996 MEMORANDUM FOR DESIGNATED AGENCY ETHICS OFFICIALS DEPUTY DESIGNATED AGENCY ETHICS OFFICIALS SUBJECT: Guidance Regarding Military Ball Fundraisers and Similar Events It has come to our attention that there is a need for uniform...
DOD General Counsel Memorandum, Subject: Incentives for Performance of Official Duty (April 15, 1996)
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
1 600 DEFEN SE PENTAGON
WASHINGTON, DC 20301A1600
April 15, 1996 MEMORANDUM FOR DESIGNATED AGENCY ETHICS OFFICIALS DEPUTY DESIGNATED AGENCY ETHICS OFFICIALS SUBJECT: Incentives for Performance...
DOD General Counsel Memorandum, Subject: Rules on Seeking Future Employment (6 March 1996)
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GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-1600
06 MAR 1996 MEMORANDUM FOR SENIOR OSD EMPLOYEES SUBJECT: Rules on Seeking Future Employment We have had several inquiries in recent months concerning rules on seeking...
DOD SOCO Memo, Subject: Guidance on Application of the Procurement Integrity Law and Regulation (August 28, 1998)
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Standards of Conduct Office August 28, 1998 MEMORANDUM FOR MEMBERS OF THE DoD ETHICS COMMUNITY SUBJECT: Guidance on Application of the Procurement Integrity Law and Regulation This memorandum provides guidance on applying the Procurement...
Draft Policy on the Use of Government Communications Systems
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TJAGSA DRAFT POLICY: USE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES 1. Introduction. This establishes TJAGSA's policy on the use of TJAGSA's communication systems and other government resources. 2. Policy. Federal Government communication...
Enforcing the Pax Americana on the Frontiers of Empire: Three Reforms for the Twenty-First Century
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Abstract The United States faces historically unparalleled demands upon its armed forces in the steadily deteriorating Post Cold War World. The emergence of new adversaries requires the essential national ability to rapidly deploy unrivalled and...
Ethics Aspects of Outsourcing and Privatization
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I. REFERENCES A. Statutes 1. Statutes regulating the Contracting Out Process - 10 U.S.C. 2461, 2462, 2463, 2467; Sections 8014 and 8026 (FY99 DoD Appropriations Act) 2. Statutes impacting depot maintenance - 10 U.S.C. 2460, 2464, 2466, 2469,...
Financial Disclosure Outline
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1st Basics For Ethics Counselors Workshop Standards of Conduct Office (SOCO)DoD General Counsel October 15, 1999 I. REFERENCES A. (Public Financial Disclosure --SF 278) 1. Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 5 U.S.C. App 4 (Pub. L. 95-521)...
Fundraising
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FUNDRAISING
Prepared by Steve Epstein, Deputy Director, Standards of Conduct Office
DoD General Counsel
March 21, 1999
H:/ecw/fundr-1BECWOP.brf.wpd I. REFERENCES A. General Services Administration building regulations: 41 C.F.R. subparts 101-20.3...
Gift Rule Change, 63 Fed. Reg. 69992 (Dec 98)
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(Cite as: 63 FR 69992) Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch Friday, December 18, 1998 ACTION: Final rule; amendments. EFFECTIVE DATE: January 19, 1999. PART 2635--[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 2635...
Gifts Outline
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I. REFERENCES. A. Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 5 C.F.R. 2635 (Office of Government Ethics Rules). B. DOD 5500.7-R, JOINT ETHICS REGULATION (JER), Chapter 2 (30 Aug 93). C. 5 USC [section] 7342; JER 2-300;...
Government Transportation Outline
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1999 ETHICS COUNSELORS WORKSHOP
USE OF GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTATION
MAJ Michael J. Coughlin
Office of The Judge Advocate General, Army
(Administrative Law Division)
Outline of Instruction I. REFERENCES A. Government Vehicles 1. 31 U.S.C. [section]...
HELPFUL HINTS TO SURVIVE AN OGE AUDIT FOR DOD ORGANIZATIONS (DoD SOCO, January 29, 1999)
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January 29, 1999 TRACKING 1. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE - Ensure that the date the report was received "receipt date" is on the cover page of the report. In addition, keep track of the initial review date - either on the form, in your database, or...
HQ AMC ETHICS ADVISORY 98-06 - Conflicts of Interests
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To: HQAMC-All-Personnel
cc:
Subject: ETHICS ADVISORY 98-06 -- Conflicts of Interests
What's a "conflict of interest?" Simply put, a "conflict of interest" is a situation where an Army employee has a financial stake in the outcome of an official Army...
HQ AMC ETHICS ADVISORY 98-07 -- Appearances of a Conflict of Interest
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To: HQAMC-All-Personnel
cc:
Subject: ETHICS ADVISORY 98-07 -- Appearances of a Conflict of Interest
Last week, I sent an ETHICS ADVISORY on conflicts of interests explaining what it means to have a conflict (i.e., a financial interest or stake in...
HQDA Message 181500Z, Subject: Use of Military Aircraft for Ceremonial Events (October 1994)
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181500Z OCT 94
AOC ZEO TO ALL USARMY REPS AND ACTIVITIES
UNCLAS ALARACT 118/94
SUBJECT: USE OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT FOR CEREMONIAL EVENTS A. OMB CIRCULAR A-126, 22 MAY 1992, SUBJECT: IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT AND USE OF GOVERNMENT AIRCRAFT. B. B....
Introduction to Fiscal Law
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I. INTRODUCTION. A. The Appropriations Process. 1. U.S. Constitution, Art. I, * 8, grants to Congress the power to ". . . lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imports, and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defense and general Welfare...
JCS Memorandum, Subject: Travel on Military Aircraft (7 August 1996)
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CHARMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20318-9999
CN-1373-96
7 August 1996
MEMORANDUM FOR: Commander In Chief, US Atlantic Command
Commander In Chief, US Central Command
US Commander In Chief, Europe
Commander In Chief, US Pacific Command
Commander...
OGE Memo (DAEOGram DO-96-012), Subject: Honoraria (February 28, 1996)
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February 28, 1996
DO-96-012
MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials, General Counsels and Inspectors General FROM: Stephen D. Potts Director SUBJECT: Honoraria On February 26, 1996, the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) at the Department...
OGE Memo (DAEOGram DO-98-023), Subject: Regulatory Removal of Honoraria Rules (August 13, 1998)
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August 13, 1998
DO-98-023
MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials FROM: Stephen D. Potts Director SUBJECT: Regulatory Removal of Honoraria Rules At 62 Fed. Reg. 48746-48748 of September 17, 1997, the Office of Government Ethics...
OGE Memo (DAEOGram DO 98-034), Subject: District Court Decision on Remand in Sanjour V. EPA (November 25, 1998)
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November 25, 1998
DO98-034
MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials FROM: Stephen D. Potts Director SUBJECT: District Court Decision on Remand in Sanjour v. Environmental Protection Agency The United States District Court for...
OGE Memorandum, Subject: 1997 Conflict of Interest Prosecution Survey (March 13, 1998)
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March 13, 1998
DO-98-007
MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials and Inspectors General FROM: Stephen D. Potts Director SUBJECT: 1997 Conflict of Interest Prosecution Survey This Office has recently completed its annual survey...
OGE Memorandum, Subject: Fundraising Activities (August 15, 1993)
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August 25, 1993
DO-93-024
MEMORANDUM TO: Designated Agency Ethics Officials FROM: Stephen D. Potts Director SUBJECT: Fundraising Activities This memorandum addresses some recurring questions that have been raised concerning the "Fundraising...
Outside Activities, Including Political Activities Outline
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Outline of Instruction I. REFERENCES A. Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch, 5 C.F.R. Part 2635, Subparts G & H. B. DoD 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, Chapters 2, 3, 5 & 6. C. Political Activities...
Post-Employment Restrictions Outline
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POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY ACT I. INTRODUCTION. Upon completing this instruction, the student will understand: A. Conflict of interest prohibitions of 18 U.S.C. [section] 208. B. The coverage of the Procurement Integrity...
Post-Government Briefing (Revolving Door Restrictions)
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Standards of Conduct Office 13 August 1997 Colonel Office of Washington, DC 20003 Dear Colonel: This responds to your request for advice regarding post-Government employment restrictions and is based on the information which you provided. You...
Preparing Soldiers for Responsibility, Integrity, and Transparency in the Dutch Armed Forces: Exploring the Realm of Dilemma Training
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Abstract After the fall of Srebrenica the awareness has risen that soldiers need a different preparation for military operations other than war. One type of instrument for this purpose is ethical dilemma training. The following article addresses...
Realism Revisited: Philosophical Assumptions, Power Patterns, and American Foreign Policy
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Abstract The United States is facing historically unparalleled demands upon its armed forces in the steadily transforming Post Cold War world. Along with the growth of economically and technologically driven concepts such as globalism, the worldwide...
Relations with Non-Federal Entities Outline
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RELATIONS WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES
Prepared by Steve Epstein, Deputy Director, Standards of Conduct Office
DoD General Counsel
March 16, 1999
H:\ecw\NFE-1BECWOP.brf.wpd A. ETHICAL PRINCIPLES COMMONLY INVOLVED: 1. Personnel shall not use Government...
Retirement Briefing
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I. Pre-Separation Matters [18 USC 208] A. Negotiating for employment is the same as buying stock in a company. Any discussion, even if tentative, is negotiating for employment. B. If you could own stock in a company without creating a conflict...
Role of the Ethics Counselor Outline
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I. REFERENCES. A. Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. [section]101 et. seq.). B. Executive Order 12674, "Principles of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees," April 12, 1989, as amended. C. Standards of Ethical...
Sample Written Ethics Advice
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NOTE: THERE IS NEITHER AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP NOR AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE CREATED BETWEEN YOU AND THE ETHICS COUNSELOR. INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM OR TO THE ETHICS COUNSELOR IS NEITHER CONFIDENTIAL NOR PRIVILEGED. I PRIOR ETHICS...
SECARMY Memorandum, Subject: Determination of Agency Interest in Professional Development Events (March 5, 1999)
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SECRETARY OF THE ARMY Washington March 5, 1999 MEMORANDUM FOR DESIGNATED AGENCY ETHICS OFFICIAL SUBJECT: Determination of Agency Interest in Professional Development Events In accordance with 5 C.F.R. [section] 2635.204(g)(3)(ii), I...
SECARMY Memorandum, Subject: Policy for Travel by Department of the Army Officials (December 8, 1995)
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SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON DC
December 8, 1995 MEMORANDUM FOR PRINCIPAL OFFICIALS OF HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY SUBJECT: Policy for Travel by Department of the Army Officials The enclosure to this memorandum reaffirms the...
SECDEF Memorandum, Subject: DoD Support of the USO (29 April 1997)
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
29 April 1997 MEMORANDUM FOR SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
DIRECTOR, DEFENSE RESEARCH & ENGINEERING
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES...
Specific Duties under the Standards of Conduct
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(all short references are to 5 CFR 2635) Agency Designee The first commanding officer or supervisor above the grade of GS-11 in the chain of command or supervision of the employee concerned. .102(b) Definition: Any employee who, by agency regulation,...
The AMC Command Counsel's Ethics Panel Presents : Contractor Employees in the Federal Workplace -- Confronting the Challenges!
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ETHICS PANEL Mr. Edward J. Korte, Command Counsel, DSN 767-8031 E-mail: ekorte@hqamc.army.mil Mr. Dominic A. Femino, Deputy Command Counsel, DSN 767-8032 E-mail: nfemino@hqamc.army.mil Mr. Michael J. Wentink, Associate Counsel (Ethics), DSN...
The Dialectical Dimension of Moral Military Decision Making: An Idealistic Approach
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Abstract In this article the dialectical dimension of moral decision making in the military sphere shall be elaborated. The point of departure shall be the philosophy of German Idealism, that is the philosophy of Kant, Fichte, Schelling and Hegel....
Travel-Related Gifts Outline
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Outline of Instruction I. REFERENCES. A. 5 U.S.C. * 7342. (Foreign Gifts Act) B. 31 U.S.C. * 1353. (Acceptance of Travel) C. DoD 5500.7-R, The Joint Ethics Regulation (JER), Chapter 4. D. Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), &&...
Use of Government Resources Outline
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I. References. A. 10 U.S.C. [sections] 974; 2012; 2541-2553; 2632; 2637. B. 31 U.S.C. [section] 1301; 1344; 1349. C. Exec. Order No. 12674 (Apr. 12, 1989) as amended by Exec. Order No. 12731, Principles of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers...
