I was just placed as Barracks NCO, even though I've never lived there nor do I know any associated duties. Can someone give me some advice?

2017-09-05T09:40:41-04:00

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Sep 5 at 2017 10:07 AM

2017-09-05T10:07:28-04:00

Just like Duty NCO... rude herd on the denizens of the barracks, keep them from burning/tearing the place down, keep the parties to a reasonable level, prevent any overt illegal activity, break up any drunken brawls...

You know, be the voice of reason & the surrogate for the Company Commander...

Response by SSG Steven Mangus made Sep 5 at 2017 11:53 AM

2017-09-05T11:53:16-04:00

Who did you pass off?

Response by 1SG Dennis Hicks made Sep 5 at 2017 2:17 PM

2017-09-05T14:17:03-04:00

Consider yourself extremely luck these are not the barracks of days gone by. No Firefights in the hallway or between neighboring barracks, no star cluster, arty or grenade sim attacks not to mention CS/Smoke grenades in the duct work. In addition to the 0200 drunken Rambo knife fights in the hallway, no passed out drunks in the shiters or showers, no repelling both reg and Ausie out the windows or roof. No clouds of weed in the halls from rooms that are sealed off with a right guard can in the lock latch :) No motorcycles in the stairway or rooms, nobody tapping into the intercom to broadcast bad porn or messages from GOD,
ON a serious note get your duties and responsibilities and do the best that you can, have your contact for the NCOIC/OIC above you just I case and make sure nobody burns the barracks down or robs the place blind while the troops are away. There will always be somebody over you that doesn't want a career ending bullet hitting them when the entire unit area is filled with firefighters or MP's. Rear “D” troops tend to be a mixed bag and if you are lucky you don’t have the trash around you.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Sep 5 at 2017 3:12 PM

2017-09-05T15:12:26-04:00

If you see or hear about any "barracks girls" who come to party or stay overnight, you should investigate and report accordingly. You will know what I mean. Only causes big problems. Don't turn a blind eye.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 5 at 2017 3:43 PM

2017-09-05T15:43:02-04:00

There should be an orders binder with basic duties and responsibilities. If not, your 1st Sgt is not doing his/her job. If not, it's fairly simple. Maintain good order and discipline within your assigned AOR for your term of duty. Follow all General Orders and Special Orders. Ask for a brief before assuming the duties and it's a good idea to ask fellow NCO's for guidance in the days preceding your watch. Beyond that make sure you're in the proper uniform, and are shaven and sober. The rest will fall in place.

Response by SPC Anthony Schepis made Sep 5 at 2017 6:24 PM

2017-09-05T18:24:54-04:00

Ah the good old Army, always doing someone else's job.

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Sep 5 at 2017 7:42 PM

2017-09-05T19:42:05-04:00

May wanna check and see if there is an SOP for the barracks where you are. I know 3rd ID has a big ol SOP for barracks here. Names and units on the doors, make sure they are clean, make a cleaning schedule, laundry rooms and trash outside have always been a huge problem in my experience. Make sure work orders are placed. Soldiers are gross and will piss in the sink before they put a work order in for their toilet that hasnt worked in 4 months.

Response by SGT Jason Keefer made Sep 5 at 2017 10:21 PM

2017-09-05T22:21:48-04:00

Find all pertinent regs, the local barracks documents, and start reading.

Response by SCPO Morris Ramsey made Sep 6 at 2017 1:02 AM

2017-09-06T01:02:43-04:00

SGT Andrew Dejesus Enjoy the challenge.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 6 at 2017 11:46 AM

2017-09-06T11:46:15-04:00

I think I would "Ask Dear Abby!!!"