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[ajacobson]

Google "DOD Directive 1344.10" and open the Adobe Acrobat pdf file. It is very interesting. The section "Enclosure 3" is a little clearer in stating what is or isn't allowed.

Some tidbits:
E3.3. EXAMPLES OF PROHIBITED POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
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E3.3.6. Allow or cause to be published partisan political articles signed or written by the member that solicits votes for or against a partisan political party or candidate.
E3.3.7. Serve in any official capacity or be listed as a sponsor of a partisan political club.
E3.3.8. Speak before a partisan political gathering of any kind for promoting a partisan political party or candidate.
E3.3.9. Participate in any radio, television, or other program or group discussion as an advocate of a partisan political party or candidate.
E3.3.10. Conduct a political opinion survey under the auspices of a partisan political group or distribute partisan political literature.
E3.3.11. Use contemptuous words against the officeholders described in 10 U.S.C. 888 (reference (b)), or participate in activities proscribed by DoD Directives 5200.2 and 1325.6 (references (c) and (d)).
E3.3.12. Perform clerical or other duties for a partisan political committee during a campaign or on an Election Day.
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Not clear of course, what the enforcement approach is on the part of the DOD, but there certainly exists the possibility that some service member could get in a big jam if they are not careful.