Are we going too far on stolen valor?

I just watched this a bit ago. With all the headlines of stolen valor and deceit going on by both Soldiers and civilians, I'd say if it appears out of place, it might just be. All the deficiencies were red flags, so the NCO is right to call him out. Wether he was in service or not, that doesn't matter. Under no authority does that SPC have the right to be dicked up in uniform (or out) as a member of the service, nor does he have the right to respond or conduct himself as he did. Any Soldier just out of BCT ha been indoctrinated on how to act and about rank hierarchy, so a SPC who has been in since 2011 has no excuse. They are just an ate up undisciplined Soldier. Even more, further brings discredit on an already unfairly scrutinized Army Reserve as well.

I say, drive on SFC, drive on. You are a pillar that upholds the standards and don't hesitate to make a spot correction. You are the one that holds the line in this ever-softening force...

SPC Robert Patrick, I personally haven't had to confront a possible stolen value case, but I would like to think that I could approach the situation in a calm manner an remain that way. As in this case with an ate up Soldier, I would still approach the situation the same way and see what the deal is and getting any unit information that I could, that way I could let his unit command team know that he has issues. No need to go bat crap crazy on someone.

As much as this does bother me, discretion and tact need to win in this case. LCPL had him dead to rights, you proceed your point, remain clear, composed and focused, make the obvious request for removal of the uni and move on. My PTSD had taught me to breathe thru these things, and I've probably confronted 2 or 3 of these posers in the last few years. It is truly amazing how many of them are out there, like it's cool to be military. It's a right, a privilege, earned by many, including yours truly, in blood. Know that your view is appreciated and noted, but don't stoop to this "groupies " level. Ooh rah!

I agree people need to settle down. Many of these stolen valor "watchdogs" would probably stop this guy and berate him for clearly being a fake soldier because his uniform is not in compliance with AR-670-1. Bonus points to anyone who knows who he is.