United States v. Parker

In his single assignment of error on appeal, appellant alleges the general order, which is the subject of Additional Charge I, is unlawful in that it is not reasonably necessary to protect members of the service. The general order in question is COMUSNAVPHILINST 1752.1H, dated 25 August 1976. This order promulgates information, policy, and administrative procedures concerning marriage of active duty U. S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps personnel stationed in or visiting the Philippines. It requires these personnel who are not citizens of the Republic of the Philippines to obtain the…