Physicsguru
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Two reasons--first, if there is favoritism between a senior and a junior, there can be a breakdown of good order. Think of "teacher's pet" or "the bosses buddy". Second reason relates to the first--the senior may be required to give lawful orders that may likely result in death or injury to junior personnel. If there is a non-professional relationship involved it may result in mission failure, with all the consequences that may entail.
Fraternization policy isn't limited to dating but includes all non-professional relationships between seniors and juniors. The movie U-571 has a lot of flaws, but it addresses some of the issues of being too familiar with your juniors.
That's not to say you can't be friends with your subordinates. But they will always remember that you have their career and even their lives in your hands. That's why the UCMJ article exists.
My $0.02
Fraternization policy isn't limited to dating but includes all non-professional relationships between seniors and juniors. The movie U-571 has a lot of flaws, but it addresses some of the issues of being too familiar with your juniors.
That's not to say you can't be friends with your subordinates. But they will always remember that you have their career and even their lives in your hands. That's why the UCMJ article exists.
My $0.02