Posted on Aug 7, 2017
SGT Stryker Vehicle Commander
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When I was in my first company, I had problems with a PFC in a different squad who thought it was perfectly fine to openly disrespect me even though I outranked him. I couldn't correct him, as his squad leader wasn't very fond of me and gladly let it happen. Now I've switched companies, but the same PFC continues to approach me with disrespect and threatens to get his leadership if I defend myself
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SPC Linda Hinojosa
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Tell him to meet you after work, have a drink and kick his ass. That should solve that for a while.
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PFC Robert Rice
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With rank comes responsibilities. And one of those responsibilities is to teach subordinates respect. I'm sorry, disrespecting someone who outranks you is just asking for trouble. However if his squad leader or team leader won't do anything about it then go to your squad leader or team leader. You shouldn't have to put up with that kind of behavior. If all else fails catch him away from his leadership and smoke the hell out of him.
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SPC Greg Campbell
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Had the same problem, early 80 Germany. we were very SPC4 heavy so we had them as TCs ect. Top would put senior SPC4s in charge of details. anyway PFC 1 giving me grief, PFC 2 telling him to can it.. just then Top came around the corner. problem solved.
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SPC Vonnie Jones
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Try your chain of command, you said different company right. Tell your squad leader, or platoon sergeant.
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PFC Healthcare Specialist (Combat Medic)
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There is no excuse. I am outranked by kids almost half my age. It's a maturity thing and needs to be corrected.
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SPC West Coleman
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Finesse or force, either sit down and have a couple of beers together or meet up and have it out. The bs has to stop.
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SPC Chris Ashman
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Punch him in the face. Well that was an Old Army response sorry.
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SPC Allen Fleming
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I don't care if you don't like the person but rank is rank! That disrespect PFC. can be brought up in charges!! It doesn't matter if his squad leader didn't like you!!! Rank is Rank!!! If he keeps it up, then go up your change of command! Itv
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SGT William Brown
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Put him in his/her place and let them know the UCMJ works both ways
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SPC David Wright
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We would just take him out back and if he slips and falls a few times then oh well. Probably not the right answer but it worked very well
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