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

Order him to start swabbing the deck and clean the heads till they shine. Dismiss everyone else to their duties. After cleaning is done satisfactorily, have a private chat with him and explain where he went wrong.

Pull his ass out and get him in private and determine what his issue is.

Immediately write up charges ,get snco

Back in the day he would have been knocked on his ass.

When i was in mid 70s what we called lock him up now they say smoke him and then it would be a blanket party that night.next time he'd think before he spoke

Little fucker would be doing every job in the shop all day everyday.

Let me first say that you should never ask why or hesitate when given a lawful order! Your not in school your in the fighting force that has been directed to protect the freedoms of this fine nation. What ever happened to a good ole smoke session. Pushing a five gallon water can with your forehead while low crawling the parade field. If you are questioning my instructions now in garrison, what will you do when bullets start flying. Discipline by fire, blood and sweat!! We (and I say WE because I will always be a part of the Army) have become nothing more than babysitters that can't even discipline the kids. Give NCO's their responsibility and ability to train, discipline and LEAD their soldiers (marines, air men, sea men)!!

Only had one to do this.. He was a basic trainee and I the DI... got his butt chewed the rest of the flight took care of him later.

Give one more chance to accept the work . and warn him he will be brought up on charges of disobeying an order .

The key to success in battle is effective communications therefore it must be communicated that there is a chain of command and he is currently at the bottom of the chain. Sounds like he didn't learn much in boot camp, has no respect for rank and is not a team player. An effective NCO must lead by example utilizing his/her knowledge, skills and experience and be willing to complete each task he tells others to do. An individual not willing to be part of a team becomes a liability instead of an asset and doesn't belong in an organization that prides itself on duty, honor and courage.