I'll be the Stuka dive bomber and you be Poland...

[khaosworks]

German soldiers allowed to have sex with each other

Germany has introduced a new guideline allowing sex between members of its armed forces.

While sex during work hours will continue to be considered a "disruption of service operations", the new ruling is more liberal on what soldiers do during their free time.

Provided it involves two consenting adults, the new regulation permits "both heterosexual and homosexual relationships and activities", writes Bild daily.

Differences in rank are also considered no obstacle.

The new rules also apply to troops stationed in the Balkans and in Afghanistan.

They even call for commanders to use "organisationsal and other measures" to provide "room for personal development."

The new directive comes as a welcome change for the 253,000 men and 10,600 women serving in German forces.

But it still means they have to be discreet about what they do, making sure none of their activities violates their "soldier's duty to behave respectably".

Comments

[aunty_marion]

"room for personal development."

Does that mean females are allowed *not* to use contraception? *grin*

[wcg.livejournal.com]

This'll make for some interesting noises in the barracks at night...

[mrlogic.livejournal.com]

"differences in rank are considered no obstacle"?

That seems rife with opportunity for abuse...

I don't think so.

[etherial.livejournal.com]

I really don't think "I order you to have sex with me" will be much of a problem. This statement is more to ensure that "I can't have sex with you because I give you orders" is no longer the response they are REQUIRED to give, just one they can give for personal reasons.

Re: I don't think so.

[cfred.livejournal.com]

Right. I'm sure trying to shag a direct subordinate is not acting respectfully. However, it probably eliminates issues with officers and non-coms...fraternizing.