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

I don't know today, does the Navy still have EMI?

Tell the individual to stand fast; turn the remainder to. Once the area is clear, ask the individual to explain his response rather than compliance to the orders as given. When the indiviual has given his reason for non-compliance; make a determination at that point as to how to proceed. Then if the situation, once explained; and if warrented Art. 15 or company extra duty or a hard and straight forward dressing down with adequate reminders of what the individual has agreed to in his contract with the US military.

First I would reply to the soldier insubordination is a punishable offense and there are 2 paths that are with his option now! One is he can get with the program and obey the lawful orders that were given and the incident will be counseled for remedy at a specified time, or two he may continue his current path to which the remedy will have a much negative impact on him leading to UCMJ and a true path to becoming a failure within the military!

In the old days, that PFC would probably get taken out behind the barracks and get a lesson or two.

DE FUCKING MOTED

SSG Allen Calvin US Army '72-'79, The way I see it. Once this private refuses the work I have assigned him, my job is not to make him do it. My job now is to make him wish he had done it. I would formally give him a lawful order to clean every toilet and urinal, in every latrine in the company area, using only a tooth brush, and the only color I want to see upon inspection is white. I would inform the private that if he disobeyed this lawful order I would seek the severest penalties possible under the UCMJ, which could lead to his being court-martialed and receiving a subsequent less than honorable discharge. Insurbordination and the failure to comply with lawful orders are detrimental to good military order and must not be tolerated. This individual must conform to military standards or he must be purged from the service.

Smoke everyone!

you never let the tail wag the dog.

Back in the 50's when I was in the USMC; when this maggot finished with his push ups and running until he dropped along with the rest of the Platoon. he would not open his mouth again or the whole platoon would have been on him like stink on shit.

I will call my senior NCO and watch as he drops that damn E2 for a few dozens push ups.

Look at Airman dipshit straight in the eyes for a long five seconds. Calmly request said Airmen to Remove themselves from the formation. Out of earshot from the rest of the flight, Inquire of Airmen "D" if they are deaf or just stupid, then state, "I certainly hope it's the first option, Form up princess." Hey ... Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, It's the second infraction that could be a problem.

If this gets any further than the E-5, fire him and hire another one. Squad leaders take care of their squads, platoon sgt's their platoon. The 1SGT handles the platoon sergeants. Done any other way is weak shit.

Bed post him for the day and have him take his boots off and rest in bed....maybe even have two of the bigger guys in the unit rub his feet. Then excuse the MEN to go do his and their assignments. I'm sure someone will adjust his attitude.

"Standby for instruction" Dismiss the rest of the division. Provide extra military instruction on how to correctly accomplish the given task, followed by instruction in how to properly maintain the cleanliness of the division spaces, sleeping quarters, and administrative offices over the proceeding two to three weeks.

I'm a Sailor, so, I love to make them swab the decks, lol.

Platoon IT

Counter with the appropriate statement, "Excuse me Private!? You stand fast, I will deal with you in a minute. The rest of you fall out and get on your assigned tasks I will catch up with you when I am done with this disrespectful individual."

I had this happen once as Plt sgt a private that I had addressed continued to walk down the hall of the barracks after calling to him 3 times he turn flip me off said f-you and enter his room . So as any NCO would do I proceeded down the hall kick his door in and retrieved said private when I was finished he went to Top I was informed good job, but don't make a habit of it . Never had a problem with him again.

Well, when I was about to pick up Cpl. I do recall using my demon voice with a new check in Marine, after a similar situation. A one time event, however I'm quite certain it rang up and down every corridor of the squadron. He ended up being a great Marine after that day.

I'm Old School and Would Get Busted Today, But In The Old Day I Would Put Him At Parade Rest and By The Time I Got Through Chewing His A-- & Reading Him His Rights Under The UCMJ, He Would Be Begging For The Next Detail With A Smile. ( Like I Said, Old School, Drafted 1966 and Completed 21 Years Of Service)

Take him to a side room with his Squad Leader and blast that little shit into the Stone Age... punish behind closed doors but make sure everyone in the shop can hear it.