How would you react to an E2 who "smart mouths" you in formation?

I would advise them that they are about to make a career decision and give them one last opportunity to accept the work assignment, if they do not then it is off to the Platoon Sergeant, then the 1SG for initiation of NJP.

That's how's it's done sgt.

I have no idea how this could have ever taken place back before I Retired. Blatant disrespect was ALWAYS met with unwavering discipline. You either did as ordered or you ended up on extra duty without any stripes for the FIRST offense, after that, pack your bags cause you are going back to your Mamma. I always strived to lead by example, work beside my soldiers and treat them with respect, maybe because I was always in a Military Police Unit I NEVER experienced anything like this scenario. YOU ALL HAVE THIS OLD SERGEANT MAJOR SCRATCHING HIS HEAD IN DISBELIEF THAT ANYTHING LIKE THIS COULD TRANSPIRE .

I would ruin that pvt life

Push ups until I find someone else and hand out the rest of the assignments....then some extra until I say he's good to get up.

Front leaning push-up position... move! Press the floor until your arms fall off and then you'll be pressing some more!

I would give him extra duty for a week, giving him the worst jobs available, if that didn't work I would punish the whole squad hoping this would get to them that they to help this soldier get his shit together, and the last thing would be to bring up article 15 charges.

During my time of service 1978-1993 i would of went from a throat punch to locking him up at attention fall them out to first shirt's office for a firm ass chewing to a rite up. Army Navy Army Plt.Sgt.11H

Give an order to stand fast, then address the issue in private with relevant figures input, i.e. squad leader, platoon sergeant and leader.

Take him aside and explain why he should do as instructed.