If youre a military spouse, youve probably heard a few terms like Tag Chaser, WestPac Widow, OSMW (overly-sensitive military wife), and the infamous Dependapotamus.

What is it called when your wife cheats on you in the military?

Punishment For Adultery Under The UCMJ The maximum punishment for adultery, defined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice as Extramarital Sexual Conduct is a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for up to a year.

Whats a Jodie?

Jody (plural Jodies) (slang) A male civilian who romances a military mans wife or girlfriend in his absence.

What is Jody short for?

Jody is a diminutive of Judith, which means, simply, “woman of Judea” or “Jewish woman.”

Can you get in trouble for cheating on your spouse in the military?

Adultery is against the UCMJ (Article 134) and for good reason. If you do not agree to a no adultery clause, you cannot, in the eyes of the military, be a spouse.

What is Jody short for military?

The military use of jody was introduced to the U.S. Army by African-American soldiers. Jody is a clipping of the name of Joe the Grinder, a slightly older character in jazz and blues mythology.

What does the name Jodi mean for a girl?

What does Jodi mean? Form of JOANNE. God is Gracious. Hebrew.

What is a Jody military slang?

The mythical Jody refers to a civilian who remains at home instead of joining the military service. Jody is often presumed to be medically unfit for service, a 4F in WWII parlance.