Originally Posted by
Tanker-driver
Sounds like a serious breach of ethics if someone is representing themselves by their military rank in order to accomplish business on behalf of a civilian company. If I did such a thing, I'd expect that my supervisor would be notified promptly.
I think you're right. My unit has been called by "FDX MAJGEN DT" My OPSO said, "I didn't know FDX had Generals..." Classic.
Anywho, I found this in Chapter 2, Section 304 of the DOD 5500.7R - Joint Ethics Regulation:
2-304.
Use of Military Title by Retirees or Reserves. Retired military members and members of Reserve Components, not on active duty, may use military titles in connection with commercial enterprises, provided they clearly indicate their retired or inactive Reserve status.
However, any use of military titles is prohibited if it in any way casts discredit on DoD or gives the appearance of sponsorship, sanction, endorsement, or approval by DoD.
Hmmm......