MSG Private RallyPoint Member2550387<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a MSG, is it a good idea to contact my son's 1SG at BCT to let them know I'm coming to the graduation?2017-05-06T08:41:25-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2550387<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a MSG, is it a good idea to contact my son's 1SG at BCT to let them know I'm coming to the graduation?2017-05-06T08:41:25-04:002017-05-06T08:41:25-04:00MSG Dan Castaneda2550388<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was an SF instructor, We would only ask if family relatives of the rank of CSM or General officers were attending graduation. As an E-8, we're a dime a dozen.Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made May 6 at 2017 8:44 AM2017-05-06T08:44:45-04:002017-05-06T08:44:45-04:00LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq.2550390<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Should be good as long as u contact someone in COC.Response by LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. made May 6 at 2017 8:45 AM2017-05-06T08:45:14-04:002017-05-06T08:45:14-04:00SGM Mike Barbieri2550456<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They typically ask the trainees if any family coming are military. I wouldn't specifically reach out as there really is no purpose, but your son can inform them when asked. I had told my son to keep his mouth shut throughout training until they asked as the cadre planned for graduation.Response by SGM Mike Barbieri made May 6 at 2017 9:32 AM2017-05-06T09:32:26-04:002017-05-06T09:32:26-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member2550544<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sure, make sure the DSs know you are a MSG. Should make for an interesting cycle.Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2017 10:26 AM2017-05-06T10:26:17-04:002017-05-06T10:26:17-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2550619<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The comment was for his graduation. Not the whole cycle.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2017 10:59 AM2017-05-06T10:59:03-04:002017-05-06T10:59:03-04:00SSG Dennis O'Connor2550724<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was on the trail we only asked the privates about having CSM/SGM/COL or GO in the family and attending. This was just for proper seating/acknowledgement. At graduation we acknowledged all veteransResponse by SSG Dennis O'Connor made May 6 at 2017 11:56 AM2017-05-06T11:56:55-04:002017-05-06T11:56:55-04:00SN Greg Wright2550840<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Congrats to you and your son for his accomplishment.Response by SN Greg Wright made May 6 at 2017 1:08 PM2017-05-06T13:08:31-04:002017-05-06T13:08:31-04:00SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth2550890<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Would be nice if you give them a heads up. They would probably appreciate it.Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 6 at 2017 1:33 PM2017-05-06T13:33:24-04:002017-05-06T13:33:24-04:001SG Clifford Barnes2550905<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would say no because it could cause you Sons DI to expect so much more from him. Unless he has completed all his training.Response by 1SG Clifford Barnes made May 6 at 2017 1:42 PM2017-05-06T13:42:09-04:002017-05-06T13:42:09-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2550959<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sarge, I don't know who gave you that bad advice, but other than your Son and any of your other Family present. No one else will care about an unannounced sergeant at a BCT graduation. We do not receive any protocol at this type of event, until we have a star in our chevrons. And even then, we might need a reef as well.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2017 2:22 PM2017-05-06T14:22:07-04:002017-05-06T14:22:07-04:00CSM William Payne2551130<div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-149272"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image">
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This way they can make arrangements for seating and they may perhaps ask if you want to say a few words.<br />Congrats to you and your son!Response by 1SG Brian Adams made May 6 at 2017 8:09 PM2017-05-06T20:09:05-04:002017-05-06T20:09:05-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2551708<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="489062" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/489062-25b-information-technology-specialist">MSG Private RallyPoint Member</a> , I know when I went thru basic, one of the forms I had to fill out in regards to Graduation was that if I had any member of my family that was coming to graduation that is currently serving and also an E-8 or higher. If that is still the case, chances are your son's BCT company knows you are coming.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2017 12:48 AM2017-05-07T00:48:58-04:002017-05-07T00:48:58-04:001stSgt Eugene Harless2551909<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a USMC DI and Recruit Training Co 1st Sgt we always asked recruits if they had family in the military. Also any E-8 and above were given special seating at Graduation. If nothing else I think that any 1st Sgt would be pleased to know you were coming so he could display professional courtesy to you and your family.Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made May 7 at 2017 6:01 AM2017-05-07T06:01:11-04:002017-05-07T06:01:11-04:00SFC Bill Snyder2552150<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why, you someone special?? You're just another Soldier attending in Uniform. Now, if you were an Flag Rank, you had better, thru the Post Commander.Response by SFC Bill Snyder made May 7 at 2017 9:08 AM2017-05-07T09:08:32-04:002017-05-07T09:08:32-04:00SFC Bruce Pettengill2552915<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I did, but not really necessary.Response by SFC Bruce Pettengill made May 7 at 2017 5:36 PM2017-05-07T17:36:44-04:002017-05-07T17:36:44-04:00SGM(P) Private RallyPoint Member2553089<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No...it's better that way.Response by SGM(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2017 7:49 PM2017-05-07T19:49:22-04:002017-05-07T19:49:22-04:00SFC Christopher Taggart2553240<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>MSG Hill, let your son have his "day" at graduation, unless there's a specific reason you would need to speak with his 1SG about off-line.Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made May 7 at 2017 9:50 PM2017-05-07T21:50:14-04:002017-05-07T21:50:14-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2554185<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was a DS VIPs were only SGM/CSM or field grade and above! I would let your son tell them though.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2017 11:34 AM2017-05-08T11:34:23-04:002017-05-08T11:34:23-04:00COL Charles Williams2555568<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No... I would not. Why would he or she care? <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="489062" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/489062-25b-information-technology-specialist">MSG Private RallyPoint Member</a>. Generally we only care about certain rank groups for protocol purposes. Generally it is CSM and Colonel and above. But, your call.Response by COL Charles Williams made May 8 at 2017 10:57 PM2017-05-08T22:57:04-04:002017-05-08T22:57:04-04:00CPT Aaron Kletzing2555594<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="489062" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/489062-25b-information-technology-specialist">MSG Private RallyPoint Member</a> congrats to your son and your family. You must be very proud. Carrying on the family's humble and honorable legacy of service.Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made May 8 at 2017 11:19 PM2017-05-08T23:19:36-04:002017-05-08T23:19:36-04:00SFC Private RallyPoint Member2560231<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are planning to attend as MSG or Dad?Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2017 9:36 PM2017-05-10T21:36:47-04:002017-05-10T21:36:47-04:00COL Jack Taliaferro2561873<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Looks like I have a little different opinion than most. By all means, out of respect and courtesy you should let him know. You're going to be on his turf.Response by COL Jack Taliaferro made May 11 at 2017 1:44 PM2017-05-11T13:44:25-04:002017-05-11T13:44:25-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2571664<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>they ask, but if not they normally want to know if you have someone coming with rank(VIP)Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2017 8:28 PM2017-05-15T20:28:52-04:002017-05-15T20:28:52-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2576692<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Nope, I don't think it is relevant. Just make sure you smoke him when he gets dismissed.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2017 2:19 PM2017-05-17T14:19:21-04:002017-05-17T14:19:21-04:00MSG Dave Rossman2603600<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go,,,Response by MSG Dave Rossman made May 27 at 2017 2:59 PM2017-05-27T14:59:24-04:002017-05-27T14:59:24-04:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2622027<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I would but through my son. They ask, he should tell.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2017 7:44 AM2017-06-04T07:44:28-04:002017-06-04T07:44:28-04:00MSG Michael McDaniel2695423<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes out of respect for the commandResponse by MSG Michael McDaniel made Jul 2 at 2017 2:07 PM2017-07-02T14:07:55-04:002017-07-02T14:07:55-04:00MSG Louis Alexander3402947<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why? Surly the 1SG is going to be introduced to many families, many who are not or have never been affiliated with the military, so allow the 1SG to mingle among those who need reassurance. Surly your rank has significance with your Son, but this is his day, let him show you off to his comrades and don't worry so much about the 1SG.Response by MSG Louis Alexander made Feb 28 at 2018 9:56 PM2018-02-28T21:56:26-05:002018-02-28T21:56:26-05:00SSG Eddye Royal3403228<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>MSG Jason Hill, Your needs keep it to himself until a week or two before he graduates. You have to understand, not only is your son being graded but the DI is being graded on there performance.Response by SSG Eddye Royal made Feb 28 at 2018 11:41 PM2018-02-28T23:41:34-05:002018-02-28T23:41:34-05:00SGM Bill Frazer3404355<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Why? I understand the professional courtesy part, but it's graduation- lots of families going to be there, possibly high ranking officers. As long as you play the proud parent/spectator and don't get involved or try to take over, it shouldn't be a problem for the 1SG.Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Mar 1 at 2018 11:16 AM2018-03-01T11:16:04-05:002018-03-01T11:16:04-05:00SPC Casey Ashfield3406383<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I went through Infantry school in 08, they asked if anyone had military VIPs who would be attending graduation. The cadre defined VIP as E-8 and above or O5 and above. Assuming they do the same for your son, the cadre already know. Or will soon, depending on when graduation is.<br /><br />In my cycle there was a private who was a little confused as to what the O meant for officers and didn't know what his uncle was. English was not his native language and he was enlisting for citizenship. With some "intense lessons", he determined his uncle was a 07 (1 star General.) This threw the cadre into a near panic to get things ready for graduation. Turns out the private's uncle was a shop foreman in Barbados and not military. The cadre were happy to provide a last minute smoke show before graduation.Response by SPC Casey Ashfield made Mar 1 at 2018 9:20 PM2018-03-01T21:20:35-05:002018-03-01T21:20:35-05:00MSG Brian Wiscott3433472<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just common courtesy to inform the chain of commandResponse by MSG Brian Wiscott made Mar 10 at 2018 11:56 AM2018-03-10T11:56:34-05:002018-03-10T11:56:34-05:002017-05-06T08:41:25-04:00