Does BC (COL) have an open door policy?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:55:43 -0400

To many situations have occurred and nothing is being done i feel it's time to move the situation forward.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Oct 1 at 2020 7:07 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:07:10 -0400

Why would you skip Company and Battalion. The general rule is you go to the next level command above the problem. All Commanders and CSMs have an open door. By the way it does not.necessarily mean anonymity, each will ask you if you tried to speak to a lower command. Once you determine the appropriate level, ask yourself if it is a CSM or Commander issue.

You are certainly able to go where you wish, it has always been my experience that taking issues above the right level ends badly.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2020 8:42 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 08:42:52 -0400

Every commander at every level has an open door policy, per AR 600-20.

Response by COL Kelly Hines made Oct 1 at 2020 10:34 AM

COL Kelly Hines — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 10:34:24 -0400

I did as a Brigade Commander as did all those I knew. If it's important enough and all other levels have had the opportunity to address the issue, get on his/her calendar. Be prepared for hard questions on who you spoke to and when as the BC is going to follow your visit with calls to the BN CDR...the BC will want to know if there's an issue in the formation that needs fixed.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 1 at 2020 11:06 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:06:42 -0400

Every Commander and Senior Enlisted Adviser....at ALL levels....are required to have an Open Door Policy per Regulations.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 1 at 2020 12:48 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:48:54 -0400

Yes, all Commanders are required to have an open door policy, whether they like it or not . AR 600-20