CSM is making all 92Y(supply) sign signature cards for all line companies to pick up supplies from the SSA. Do I have to sign?

2018-11-29T00:25:49-05:00

Can I say no and not sign those signature cards? My understanding is I only take care of my supply and commanders property and company I'm assigned to. *Note I am the only supply for my company and the three others are assigned to HHC

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2018 12:29 AM

2018-11-29T00:29:01-05:00

Forgot to mention unit is deployed if that even matters

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2018 7:34 AM

2018-11-29T07:34:55-05:00

Let me see if I understand your question.... your CSM is making all 92Y to sign signature card... fits it all are you the supply clerk for one of the line companies? What kind of unit you are?
I know usually in Aviation by MTOE the line companies didn’t have a 92Y per MTOE, the HHC 92Ys were assigned the line companies as well...

Second if your are deploy are you the only one on the FOB where is a SSA, are the line companies 92Ys have access to the same SSA as well

Lastly have you talk to your S4, if you have questions on something that the CSM is tasking to do well the S4 should be able to explain better what’s going on?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2018 7:57 AM

2018-11-29T07:57:05-05:00

We are Aviation and on rear detachment. We all have access to the same SSA and yes I am the supply NCO for my supply and with HHC there is the one S4 NCO and the two clerks for there supply.

Basically we're all being added to those signature cards and I am not trying to be responsible for signing for supplies I do not order or property I am not in charge of.

Also with me being the only supply for my company I am the only soldier on my signature card (which I do not mind) but still being added to there signature cards for the rest of the line companies

Response by SFC John Mikelson made Nov 29 at 2018 1:37 PM

2018-11-29T13:37:31-05:00

its the PBOs call.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 30 at 2018 1:44 PM

2018-11-30T13:44:58-05:00

They tried this when we went over seas. Dumb idea you should only be responsible for your company.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2018 9:45 PM

2018-12-01T21:45:41-05:00

I wouldn’t just say no to your CSM. If you feel this is a bad idea, address it tactfully and professionally with your commander and have them address it with the BN commander. If in the end it doesn’t go your way (which it may not) then bite the bullet. However, I will say that the most important thing any of us can do as logisticians is develop our network with others in furtherance of the mission. I’m sure the CSM has a very valid reason for wanting you to operate this way. Ultimately it’s on the company commander’s involved but in my experience if the CSM wants it this way, then the BC is aware as well. Pick your battles...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2018 11:15 PM

2018-12-02T23:15:58-05:00

I can understand your hesitation at doing such a thing I was always against that kind of stuff. Step one get with your S4 find out what the true reasoning behind this is. Step two talk with you Commander ( supply works for the Commander not anyone else, including CSM) voice your concerns and ask how they want you to deal with it. Three when deployed you want to network as much as possible a lot of deployed supply is about who you know and what they have that can help you. What are your real concerns I know what mine would be but if you can’t tactfully voice then to your Commander to make them understand they can’t help you fight.

Response by SSG Everett Wilson made Dec 8 at 2018 1:33 AM

2018-12-08T01:33:59-05:00

Why is the CSM getting involved in Supply? The only time I had my CSM get involved in Supply--Class IX was because we had one TAMMS/PLL clerk for the entire Battalion-and he wanted TAMMS/PLL clerks to take the pressure off the one clerk in the Battalion.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 21 at 2018 7:04 AM

2018-12-21T07:04:21-05:00

Due to holidays it isn't odd to have signature cards made up to cover for each company if that is your CSMs goal, but he shouldn't even be in the conversation when it comes to signature cards and SSA. We were told SSA had to be cleared during Block leave and if you the supply couldn't pick up then put someone that could on the signature card. Only thing I see wrong in your situation is allowing someone not in your company to sign for you parts. If they want more people on signature to be sure SSA is cleared then they should pull from within their own company.

Note** If you do have to do something to this nature your Commander must agree to allow them on his signature card, if allowed ensure the 1687 has a short term expiration date.

Response by SSG Jeffrey Harper made Sep 9 at 2019 11:29 PM

2019-09-09T23:29:29-04:00

That’s correct. This is a prime example of a CSM poking his noises where it don’t belong. He does not have the authority to do that. His responsibility is training not Supply. Some one needs to bring him up to snuff about how stuff works. Yes you can say no cause if another unit is picking up your supplies there is no accountability and supplies will be lost. Tell that CSM to sit down and find something else to do with his time!