How to deal with racist leadership who single certain people out?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:46:43 -0500

Singles people out targets specific race and it’s obvious to others

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2019 5:14 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 05:14:47 -0500

You file an EO complaint.

Response by 1stSgt Mack Housman made Nov 13 at 2019 10:43 AM

1stSgt Mack Housman — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:43:31 -0500

Get your facts together and file a complaint/case with your local EO office.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 13 at 2019 1:10 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:10:37 -0500

Just make sure you're being objective about this. I've seen on two occasions where someone swore that "a racist was out to get them" and it turned out that it was the individuals misdeeds that were causing the attention, not their race.
The complaint just highlighted their own bad conduct, which was never mentioned at a higher level of leadership, which led to action from senior Commanders.
The "racist" had actually been keeping them out of the frying pan by keeping it at their level. The "racism" was just that NCO actually caring about the Soldier...

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2019 1:35 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 13:35:40 -0500

I would file a EO complaint and document every instance. Be aware of the "good ole boy" system when you are talking to people. It happens more in the Army than people would like to admit especially since it has not happened to them. When I was enlisted I was singled out by my 1SG who then was fired for being a toxic leader. Just keep calm and level headed and be above them. Good luck.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2019 4:50 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:50:09 -0500

"Obvious to others" still needs to have someone start the ball rolling.
It begins with using the chain-of-command. Sometimes people are just not aware of how their words and actions are taken by others.
If that is unsuccessful, document what is going on and file an EO complaint.
It is important to report what you have seen, not what you have heard about. Stay on the high road. The goal should not be to "get" the NCO, but rather have his/her behavior corrected.
Good luck, SPC Private RallyPoint Member . It is a tough place to be if you are under a biased leader.

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Nov 13 at 2019 5:23 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 17:23:07 -0500

Make sure that it is actual racist leadership. The last thing you want to do is go to the NCO's or JAG about it, and it is found out to be nothing. Then you are going to be forever smeared with "that soldier" and frankly, you should. If, after looking objectively at it, you still think it is, then go to the NCO's and JAG's. You have a responsibility to make sure you are correct, and a responsibility to report actual bad conduct.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2019 7:47 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:47:29 -0500

On this topic it wasn’t me that the post was about was just asking to get other people’s views for a fellow soldier in another unit

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 13 at 2019 7:50 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:50:33 -0500

If I was the commander I would put the utmost effort into this endeavor to wipe out racism.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 14 at 2019 1:19 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 01:19:54 -0500

Define leadership. Are you talking direct COC or company level?

If it’s at the company level, somebody would have reported the behavior of it in fact existed. There’s always the stigma of being known as the snitch but when it comes to the well being of the unit, somebody will say something. This also goes to the direst COC as in NCO support channels.

I have witnessed a similar complaint and I would hesitate to take any action unless you can prove without a doubt that the individual is displaying behavior that is unbecoming of a soldier. Failure to have adequate proof will likely result in (and I hate to say it but it happens) retaliatory behavior towards you

Response by SGT Chris Stephens made Nov 14 at 2019 9:59 AM

SGT Chris Stephens — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:59:53 -0500

You have to be very careful when saying someone is racist. Unlike the civilian world where the race card is pulled at every opportunity, you can't do that with the military. You have to make sure something is genuinely racism and then document everything. There's a strong burden of proof.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 17 at 2019 8:12 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 08:12:25 -0500

Take it up to your EO support leader, if they don't help, higher leadership is needed, and if the issue still isnt resolved IG will fix it

Response by PO1 Edward Speary made Jan 1 at 2020 3:27 PM

PO1 Edward Speary — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 15:27:07 -0500

Are you truly the subject of racism,or do you want special treatment?