Posted on Aug 22, 2014
What do you think about the so called "power-trip" from E-5 selects/promotables?
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What do you think about the so called "power-trip" from E-5 selects/promotables? Some airmen seem to think when airmen get their line number they go on a power trip. Do you see it as such or do you feel its as something different? If you do see it how do you fix it?
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I'm sure with some it's a power trip. I'd bet with others it's them beginning to break "buddy ties" and maybe just not going about it well. When you reach that point, your chain of command will (or should) start telling you that you don't get to be one of the boys any more, you have to lead them now. At that point, they are just learning how to do that and many have a tendency to over compensate.
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Simple matter of immaturity. A good mentor will often will take care of that. If not, a good ass chewing works too... ;o)
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LTC Paul Labrador
TSgt Terry Hudson Well your original question was one of a "power trip" by newly promoted NCO, I am a going to go with the promote....
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LTC Paul Labrador
Then their mentor needs to mentor them. If it's a personality problem, then that needs to be reflected in their next NCOER.
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If possible, newly promoted SGT's should be moved to another Troop or Company. Some poeple find it hard to break those ties. I do my best not to let officers become XO's of Companies or Troops either. It's the same thing. All the NCO's and enlisted knew him as a 2LT PL. Different job as an XO. Plus you have to separate him from his fellow PL's. He's not their friend. He's the iron fisted maiden of discipline in the Troop for regulation and policy.
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