Freedom of Speech versus Good Order and Discipline: Enforceability of the Bar Letter

摘要

Supreme Court and lower federal court decisions are analyzed and discussed with respect to their treatment of the balance between the citizen's right to freedom of speech versus the commander's right to preserve good order and discipline on the military installation. Special considerations are given to the open house as a potential public forum and the enforceability of the bar letter. Recommendations provide guidance for the issuance of enforceable bar letters.