Does my AIT drill sergeant have the right to phase me to Black Phase so that I can’t use the open door policy?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:25:37 -0400

My AIT drill sergeant threatened to Phase me to Black Phase so I can’t use the open door policy. Does she have this right? A lot of things she says seems like lies and near unethical. I hate not being able to trust my NCO and don’t feel she’s here to help. I feel like all she cares about is get a rise out of asserting her dominance over us. im a good student with a high gpa and I’ve never been counseled or been in any trouble. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Response by SSG Paul Strobaugh made Jun 17 at 2018 12:55 AM

SSG Paul Strobaugh — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:55:38 -0400

Like I mentioned in my previous reply, I'm not familiar with there being any phase that prevents you from using the open door policy. It's there, mandated by the CDR, to be your last resort in the event a problem can't be solved at the lowest level. I would seek some advice from your Senior DS or someone that is above the DS you're having issues with in order to use the open door policy and hopefully resolve your issues.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 1:41 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 13:41:18 -0400

Uhhhh...what?

I mean, they can’t stop you from using the open door policy.

Why do they want to stop you from using the open door policy though? I feel like you’re not telling us something...

Response by SP5 Dennis Loberger made Jun 17 at 2018 1:51 PM

SP5 Dennis Loberger — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 13:51:04 -0400

Never heard of Black Phase. As a company clerk I would advise you that the open door policy is irrevocable. I can't help but wonder what is really going on here that your DS would get to this point

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jul 17 at 2018 10:42 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 22:42:52 -0400

1. No One can restrict you from using the Open Door Policy, they can restrict, passes, phones, PX, snacks etc. Nor can they restrict you from seeing JAG or the EO NCO/Officer. Not knowing your NCO, I will not make a judgement call- you will have to live with her till AIT graduation.

Response by SGT Mark Halmrast made Jul 28 at 2018 1:13 AM

SGT Mark Halmrast — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 01:13:20 -0400

Black phase? Geez, I'm old. We just had basic and AIT rolled into one (11B, Benning, Sand Hill)...and as for phases and all that, never crossed our mind. Just put our heads down, got through it, and moved on to jump school.
Why not just suck it up and move on when AIT is over?
You sound whiny, to be candid.
Unless you are physically threatened, suck it up.