Posted on Sep 14, 2016
Can a soldier be forced to attend an Audie Murphy board?
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I have an NCO who is being forced to compete in an Audie Murphy board 8 days after notification. Is there any justification to get him out of it? The 1SG is relentless, and the CSM is unresponsive pertaining to the situation.
This is a good NCO, who doesn't want to make a fool of himself at a prestigious Corps level board.
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Note: Photo added by RP staff.
This is a good NCO, who doesn't want to make a fool of himself at a prestigious Corps level board.
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Note: Photo added by RP staff.
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Unfortunately probably not, it sounds like the 1SG is only trying to make himself look good.
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I served as a Corpsman with 1St Marine Air Wing, H&HS-1, Danang, Vietnam for 1,9 months 1966-67. Audie Murphy Board is obviously to bestow an honor someone believes this SSGT should receive. However, the SSGT obviously does't feel he warrants such award. He should have the right of refusal.
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Can a soldier be forced? Yes. Should a soldier be forced? No. Poor leadership would only "FORCE" a soldier to go before any board. I would say that a good 75% of a soldiers performance at any board is carried by "Confidence". You only gain confidence thru proper preparation. Short notice---lack of preparation is only setting up the soldier to fail.
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How would he respond to shtf situation. Make a decision right or wrong and go forward with it that is what it means to command whether it is squad level or company.
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Part of being a good military man is thinking on your feet and overcoming any obstacle in your way no matter what the circumstances. Adversity builds character. It isn't if you fail, but when you do, can you improvise, overcome, and adapt to turn a disadvantage into your advantage? Be an NCO, and get it done without question and without fail. Looks better on you
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