If you could change/update any regulation or policy, what would it be? How would you handle situations where they aren't being followed?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:36:55 -0500

Nearly everything we do is governed by Policy, Regulation, Pamphlets, or Training Circulars. From how we wear our uniform to how to set up a table, there are rules we must follow (some of these may be outdated but it's the Army's way of ensuring success). This is a two part question.

1. If you could change/update any Regulation or local Post Policy what would it be and what is your justification?

2. Say there are policies and regulations that are not being followed, however when you escalate the situation the answer is to "make it happen". How would you handle this?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 6 at 2020 8:04 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:04:12 -0500

I would change the regulation to not start time in grade calculations until after Initial Entry Training is complete. I frequently see Soldiers pinning on Specialist rank long before they are ready. The National Guard allows Soldiers to enlist under a Split Training Option, they completed BCT one summer and AIT the following year. After enlisting National Guard Soldiers are entered in the Recruit Sustainment Program, they drill every month until attending IET and between BCT and AIT. As a result of all this we routinely see Soldiers who are at a basic training level of proficiency but have nearly 24 mos TIS, and are reporting to their unit for the first time within a month or two of having enough TIG to pin on SPC.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 6 at 2020 2:10 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 14:10:38 -0500

I would like the military to standardize in regards to PTSD:

- Screening during deployments
- Screening after deployments
- Unit support
- Continued care
- MEB
- VA
- SSDI

Response by SFC Stanley Nelson made Feb 6 at 2020 3:20 PM

SFC Stanley Nelson — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 15:20:43 -0500

The regulation regarding corrective training. Nothing beet a good old fashioned smoking, when it comes corrective training. I still remember the times I was smoked and I beet most of you remember your smokings as well..

Response by SPC Ryan D. made Feb 6 at 2020 4:12 PM

SPC Ryan D. — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:12:49 -0500

I’m surprised no one has mentioned hands in your pockets. Justification being, my hands are freaking cold because it’s below freezing and command said no to cold weather gear.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Feb 6 at 2020 7:21 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 19:21:44 -0500

This question has been asked answered on RP. You may want to look at that thread and refine your post

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 7 at 2020 1:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 01:54:15 -0500

I would love the grooming standards to change . Being able to grow and maintain a beard would be great.

Response by SGT Tom Recupero made Feb 7 at 2020 9:30 AM

SGT Tom Recupero — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:30:36 -0500

Everyone starts as an E-1, none of this coming in as an E-4 BS