Posted on Sep 12, 2017
How would you deal with a subordinate who has a constant strong body odor?
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Throw a blanket party? No just kidding. I would physically walk him/her to medical to have them checked out to first see if it's a medical problem. If that is ruled out, it's time to recommend that this person seek counseling. Especially since this is an ongoing issue. The person maybe trying to get a medical chapter out or release.
Sometimes trying to "solve " a problem or issue yourself can make matters worse. Don't approach them in a threatening manner and don't make them feel off guard or threatened, they may respond in a way that you may not like.
If you can, I would talk to a counselor first, and see what they recommend on how to approach this service member about this situation.
I wish you the best of luck. I hope whatever you try works for both you and the service member too.
Sometimes trying to "solve " a problem or issue yourself can make matters worse. Don't approach them in a threatening manner and don't make them feel off guard or threatened, they may respond in a way that you may not like.
If you can, I would talk to a counselor first, and see what they recommend on how to approach this service member about this situation.
I wish you the best of luck. I hope whatever you try works for both you and the service member too.
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Could be a medical problem, could be a sign of depression, could be related to poor sleep or bad sleeping habits. I have known several soldiers (including myself on occasion (like after a rough night studying at SLC) where I would return to my room after PT and just fall asleep until reporting time.
If this is a new problem, then something has changed in the Soldier's lifestyle that needs to be accounted for.
If this is a new problem, then something has changed in the Soldier's lifestyle that needs to be accounted for.
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