Can a Sergeant Major in the National Guard take possession of a Soldier's property?

You’re a SSG and you’re asking this question in a public forum? That’s all I’m going to say about this post.

Explain what property was "taken" and the complete circumstances the property was taken.

no, they can oy take government issued items. any other item is theft, that being said punishment is punishment and has to be returned within 25l4 hours, its better than a page 11 or NJP. quite whinkng.

If your in the field doing A.T. And playing on a cell phone instead of doing assigned task , yes a CSM will grab that phone up quickly. That’s if the Top doesn’t get it first. I do know that if certain personal properties that are left unsecured a senior NCO might secure items for a short time. Just remember you’re doing trading not a camp out. If there is that much free time your unit leader ship has failed you.

Unless it was explicitly listed as thou shall not bring, if it fits in the bag it belong to the soldier hands off. Not basic training, I have come across individuals that permit rank to infest their brain cells E-9s are not exempt from this deficiency.

I got out of the Army in 1968 due to poor leadership, both NCOs and officers.

2062 that shit

Normally an inventory is done by at least two ncos , and after it is boxed up to be dealt with later

If it is property you are signed for I would say he has to give you s hand receipt. I would also think he would have to be given authorization from his boss. The commander. In spite of what many think the is the senior enlisted ADVISOR to the CO and only authority he has is what the CO wishes him to have so be carefull there one being but even the CO must follow the proper protacal. And that would be give you a receipt for what is taken

Depends on what it is and the circumstances. Let's say the CSM needs water to treat a heat casualty, and the Private has a Camelback full of water. Yep, he can take it, and return it empty.