Posted on Jan 19, 2025
How should someone in AIT report a possible drill sergeant-trainee relationship?
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I am writing this on behalf of a close friend of mine who is in AIT and does not have a direct line of communication to their 1SG (Like a "1SG box" to put notes/complaints into). They don't want to tell the other drill sergeants in fear of denial or retaliation. I offered to email their 1SG but I don't want to push it to that limit - what's a good way of reporting this on their end without any outside interference?
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This is something that TRADOC takes very seriously (TRADOC Regulation 350-6* spells out in great detail prohibited trainer/trainee relationships) regardless if it is an improper personal (non-sexual) relationship or a physical one.
The quickest route is through the AIT Company Commander. All IET Company Commanders will have an open door for trainees to communicate directly with them. IET Company Commanders are required to investigate all allegations of trainee abuse, regardless of the nature, magnitude, or the source of the complaint.
They can report it though the Inspector General's office. The IG will not act upon the information, but they will ensure it is passed to the Commander for investigation/action.
If the improper relationship is of a sexual (or potential sexual) nature, then there are a number of additional mechanisms that can be used to report it (unit's SHARP coordinator, DoD SAFE helpline, etc), but these shouldn't be utilized unless there is at least a suspicion of an improper physical relationship.
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* TRADOC Regulation 350-6 (Enlisted Initial Entry Training Policies and Administration) - https://adminpubs.tradoc.army.mil/regulations/TR350-6.pdf
The quickest route is through the AIT Company Commander. All IET Company Commanders will have an open door for trainees to communicate directly with them. IET Company Commanders are required to investigate all allegations of trainee abuse, regardless of the nature, magnitude, or the source of the complaint.
They can report it though the Inspector General's office. The IG will not act upon the information, but they will ensure it is passed to the Commander for investigation/action.
If the improper relationship is of a sexual (or potential sexual) nature, then there are a number of additional mechanisms that can be used to report it (unit's SHARP coordinator, DoD SAFE helpline, etc), but these shouldn't be utilized unless there is at least a suspicion of an improper physical relationship.
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* TRADOC Regulation 350-6 (Enlisted Initial Entry Training Policies and Administration) - https://adminpubs.tradoc.army.mil/regulations/TR350-6.pdf
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SGM Mikel Dawson
I would also add that if not comfortable going to the CO, you can always go to the a Chaplin. One thing to remember, before doing such, you better have proof. I have seen good NCOs get their lives/careers ruined because of false statements. As the Col. stated, Commanders have an open door policy.
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Unless there us proof.....all this could be in a one sided perceived issue.
IF there is evidence, the Trainee can ask to speak with the Comnander thru the required Open Door Pilicy. They could also call IG.
IF there is evidence, the Trainee can ask to speak with the Comnander thru the required Open Door Pilicy. They could also call IG.
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You could speak to the CO (open door policy, chaplain or the IG office. But with that said you better make sure you have undeniable proof before you break glass in case of emergency because this is a heavy accusation and if this is just a rumor it could blow back onto the whistle blower if it is unsubstantiated or unproven.
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