Posted on Oct 16, 2016
LTJG Ansi Officer
1.85M
16.7K
5.38K
1.5K
1.5K
0
08a24fcb
Here's the background. You're a senior E5. Your troops are in formation and you're handing out work for the day. You hand out an assignment to a fresh E2 with less than a year in and only a few months at your command. They blatantly complain and tell you to choose someone else. You calmly tell them they will do this task and they tell you to shove it and give it to someone else. How do you react?
Avatar feed
Responses: 3697
Votes
  • Newest
  • Oldest
  • Votes
SPC Chris Logan
0
0
0
Tell that yard birds and squad leader to stand fast, dismiss all others to their assigned duties.
After all have vacated either contact the top or have the squad leader hold your stripes. With no rank involved conclude the business of insubordination. If that does not finish it then it is time to go up the chain of command.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
TSgt Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
0
0
0
Let him/her know that it is a one way conversation and responses/opinions are not necessary. Then pull them aside afterwards and get down to the nuts and bolts of why they decided to put their two cents in. If there are underlying (off duty or outside) issues then hangle it accordingly. But if it is just insubordination then lay the smack down. Counseling is a must with some sort of paperwork to annotate a possible turd in the work center. But definitely say something tactfully and professionally to the individual in front of their peers to let everyone see that it won't be tolerated and you won't be punked like that by a lower ranking individual. Besides I got more time in the chow hall bathroom than they have in the military.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Billy Duffy
0
0
0
Front leaning rest for 12 hours
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Cpl Joseph Wantland
0
0
0
WTF, Oh hell no. You have 4 min. and 30 sec to get that shit done. Now
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SN Ricky Jackson
0
0
0
Take him behind closed doors and find what's bothering him and if nothing is and he just doesn't like the job task given then article 15..
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SSG Russ Schrivner
0
0
0
Discipline
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Dee Vanad
0
0
0
Throat punch to ground
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Jakiyah Williams
0
0
0
Throat punch
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Automated Logistical Specialist
0
0
0
Tell him he has become my shadow for the day and when I stop moving he will be in front leaning rest
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Ronald Matthews
0
0
0
Spinkicking shit
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
LtCol Matthew Ferguson
0
0
0
As this happens in formation in front of everyone else, it is a challenge to authority. Most likely, this Marine already has a reputation, but assuming it is a one off event, there are a couple of options: Call the formation to attention and dismiss, have the PFC stand fast for further discussion. He's more than likely going to end up with NJP "office hours" with the Company Commander, but maybe there is some underlying issue that the young Marine needs help with. Extra duties around the BN spaces on the weekends, etcetera.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Military Police
0
0
0
Destroy him
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Captain Mike Moe
0
0
0
8hrs pt
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SSG A.K Lockhart
0
0
0
Front, Lean and Rest Position, GO
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
Bill Schaefer
0
0
0
I would have him fall out and report to me in my office. than I would tell him to be on my dirty list that means that every day he will have a list to do by the time dinner - if not dome he will be last man in line at dinner, Breakfast and Lunch - If anything is left over after all is passed out. He will soon get the idea CCMSGT
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SGT Rodney Butler
0
0
0
First you get their attention by a quick smack in the mouth then I think they would be online or court-martial
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
1SG Aircraft Maintenance Senior Sergeant
0
0
0
Article 15 and post for all to see. Air Assault!
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Petroleum Supply Specialist
0
0
0
Definitely throat punch
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
SPC Pete Carle
0
0
0
I would have the E2 put up for an artical 15 for failing to obey a superior Enlisted person who is in charge of him
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small
PFC Trevor Woodham
0
0
0
Make an example out if them. They will do flutter kicks untill I puke.
(0)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

How are you connected to the military?
  • Active Duty
  • Active Reserve / National Guard
  • Pre-Commission
  • Veteran / Retired
  • Civilian Supporter