Posted on Nov 26, 2014
LTC Operations Officer (Opso)
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If you knew that someone was telling a boldface lie to your boss would you tell them? Does it matter or would your response change if that person is a subordinate, peer, or outranks you?
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SPC James Seigars
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Sir,

Loyality, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, HONOR, INTEGRITY, PERSONAL COURAGE. We all know about the Warrior Ethos and that we should practice Leadership regardless of rank. Therefore, it wouldn't matter to me where the person was in the Chain of Command if they are wrong then they need to be corrected. As far as how that happened, THAT depends on if I outrank them or are subordinate to them. If I outranked them or was a peer I would call them out publicly, but if they outranked me I would either speak to them or someone who outranked them privately so as to get the truth out there and the offending person reprimanded and/or counseled ASAP.
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PO1 Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist
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Time and place. There's a time to do this that will get the truth and the message across without causing unit discord. Correcting / calling out someone in formation may not be the best way or most effective time. Having a quiet conversation with the senior will allow the senior to handle the situation in their own way and still get the truth to them.
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SPC Charles Brown
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I would. My reasons might or would be taken wrong by other people in the office but oh well. Honesty and integrity are both principles I admire and hold close to my heart in all situations. I expect nothing less from myself and expect the same from those that I work with and have as friends. I won't get into the "little white lies" as to me they aren't much different than outright lies, but serve a purpose to avoid hurting the feelings of another person.
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