Posted on Dec 1, 2016
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1SG Mark Reed
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Absolutely, as a Platoon Sgt and 1SG there were time when a Bn CSM or Bn Cdr were in the troop area and started barking out directives that were counter productive or downright dangerous to the troops. A good leader will never fear a confrontation with a superior, just make sure your are correct in your actions.
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SSG Brian Edwards
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I learned a long time ago when I was in that if you as the platton Sargent didn't have one on one with the LT that one he would never learn to be a good leader, and some times those one on ones became very heated. Even once lead to a post field boxer smoking lol.
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PO1 Douglas Petersen
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I called a full bird a f****** moron....does this count?
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CPL Brandon Kling
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One of my platoon sergeants and I got into it, but we did it away from everyone else. I may not have liked the man personally, but I respected his skills and position.
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SGT Unit Supply Specialist
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Plenty of times. Ironically enough, it enhanced our professional relationship and fostered a personal one. Every single time.
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Maj Foreign Area Officer
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Years ago, had a colonel try to lock me up in a gym over what one of my Marines said or didn't say. I stood my ground, but it wasn't pretty. No matter, we're still on speaking terms.
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SSgt Julius Bob Midgett
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Our leaders are always right--misinformed perhaps,sloppy,crude,bullheaded,fickle,even stupid,but,NEVER WRONG!
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SSgt Julius Bob Midgett
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The boss may not always be right but the boss is still the boss
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CH (CPT)(P) Battalion Chaplain
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Just once. I was a SFC and the active 1SG and got into it with a MSG. Talk about weird. But I still went to parade rest even though I was technically in charge because he outranked me.
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PV2 Kenny Klein
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Yes and no, needless to say as I kept my cool I've watched two NCOs loose it. As I stood there at parade rest smiling.
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