OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
ETHICS & FISCAL LAW

ETHICS HANDBOOK FOR ARMY LEADERS


Mr. Brent Green is the Deputy General Counsel (Ethics & Fiscal), Office of the Army General Counsel. The General Counsel is the final legal authority within the Army for all ethics matters in the following subject areas: standards of ethical conduct; activities with non-federal entities; outside speaking, teaching, and writing; conflicts of interest; political activities; private organizations and non-federal entities; financial and employment disclosure; post-government employment; gifts; use of government resources, contact with Defense contractors; procurement integrity; and ethics training.  The General Counsel is responsible for presenting all ethics positions to the Congress, the Office of Government Ethics, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Departments, other federal agencies, and the private sector.        

General Counsel and (Ethics & Fiscal) Staff
Principles of Ethical Conduct
President Bush Memo: Standards of Official Conduct
President Bush Memo: Dedicated to Serving America
Overview of OGC Ethics Responsibilities
Role of the HQDA Ethics Counselor
Post-Confirmation Responsibilities: For Civilians
                                             
For Senior Military Leaders
Financial Disclosure Reports:  Confidential Disclosure Form (OGE Form 450)
                                        Public Disclosure Form (SF 278)   
                                       
Annual Certification Form
Conflicts of Interest: Appearances Of Conflicts  
                          
Restrictions on Contact With Defense Contractors  
                           Contacts from Former Government Employees or Supervisors
Gifts:  Gifts From Prohibited Sources                Foreign Gifts
 
       Gifts Between Government Employees    Acceptance of Travel Expenses 
        
Offers of Free Attendance at Seminars and Conferences  
Use of Government Resources
Solicitation and Fundraising in an Official Capacity
Private Organizations: Participation in Non-Federal Entities 
                            
Private Organization Fundraising By Army Agencies
Speaking, Teaching, and Writing Outside Government Employment
Seeking Outside Employment While Still a Government Employee 
Post-Government Employment: Post-Government Employment Restrictions

  White House Memo on 208(b)(1) Waivers with Respect to Negotiations
  for Post-Government Employment (01/06/2004)


  OGC Memo on 18 U.S.C. 207(c) changes (01/08/2004)

  DoD Memo on 18 U.S.C. 208(b)(1) changes (01/07/2004)
 

OGC Memo on Logistical Support to & Attendance at Private
Organization Sponsored Events (08/19/2004)

  

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Revised: 12/27/07