Actually, I do. And I also know military history. When there is a RIF, the married junior enlisted can be chosen as first to go, and there is no problem adding marriage as an exclusion for entry in the first place.
Much is dependent on a sour economy with many people wanting in, as well as cutbacks.
Other restrictions are on familial travel outside the US, as well as any perks or privileges given to military families.
Things change. Constitutionally, congress has wide latitude with the composition of the armed forces, despite what some federal judges think.
“When there is a RIF, the married junior enlisted can be chosen as first to go, and there is no problem adding marriage as an exclusion for entry in the first place.”
The Marines tried that...backed down in the face of impending legislation from Congress and a huge public uproar. And if you treat family like lepers, you won’t HAVE any mid or senior level enlisted...they won’t stay. Nor will young officers stay to mature.
Congress has latitude, but they need a draft to force people in. And once forced, they would need laws to keep them in, if they behave as you recommend.