Do you think public humiliation of one service member ever kept another in line etc mention in base newspaper or pointing out in formation?

2016-04-28T00:59:25-04:00

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 3:05 AM

2016-04-28T03:05:55-04:00

A good leader does not resort to public humiliation.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Apr 28 at 2016 6:44 AM

2016-04-28T06:44:42-04:00

Public humiliation breeds fear, not respect. Fear isn't going to get you the desired results. It causes "restraint" instead of "boldness." It makes people do the absolute minimum instead of striving for the maximum.

"Good Initiative, Bad Judgement" butt-chewings are all about that. We want boldness. We want people trying too hard. Public humiliation is counter to that. Get a leader that lights someone up in public and you don't try at all for them.

Response by SSgt Dan Montague made Apr 28 at 2016 9:18 AM

2016-04-28T09:18:45-04:00

Years ago we held monthly BN level NJP's in a mass BN formation. Not sure if it helped, but I think a lot of Marines got the message.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Apr 28 at 2016 10:46 AM

2016-04-28T10:46:50-04:00

As a SOP or rule, no I don't think negitive reinforcement like that is effective. On an individual basis, for a specific event, sure it helps.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 10:56 AM

2016-04-28T10:56:33-04:00

The old posting of NJP on a bulletin board, with SSN blotted out, has been replaced with posting on unit organizational websites. Curiosity keeps people entertained, but not sure if effective. I know that years ago, when I had some hanging there, it made me lay extremely low and think about what I did. Just saying....

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 11:26 AM

2016-04-28T11:26:42-04:00

Hi, Corporal Parker.

Whether it worked or not, that's just bad leadership. As leaders, we're supposed to praise in public and discipline in private.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 28 at 2016 12:44 PM

2016-04-28T12:44:53-04:00

you never ever discipline in public, that is nco 101 period

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2016 10:45 AM

2016-05-06T10:45:02-04:00

Absolutely. You joined the Marines.They didn't promise anyone a rose garden