Invites to Personal Events by Commander?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 22:39:57 -0400

I'm currently serving on a small team that consists of 7 Officers and 15 NCOs. My commander recently sent an invite to all members to a baby shower for him and his wife. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2018 11:08 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 23:08:17 -0400

It’s a celebration. Rejoice with them. Buy a gift. Have a beer. Smile. Go home.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 16 at 2018 1:11 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 01:11:50 -0400

Have fun. Don't drink and drive. Giving diapers at a baby shower is a great gift.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Sep 16 at 2018 1:17 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 01:17:51 -0400

As long as it’s not mando, or stipulating and requiring gifts, just go. It actually breeds cohesion especially with you in a small team.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Sep 16 at 2018 11:34 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:34:43 -0400

Go have fun? Got it. Skipper's style points suck. Proper protocol would be for the wife to invite other ladies and guest with a note there's stuff for the guys too. The people that come are glad to vs. compelled to. I've always been very adverse to "command performances". The only command stuff that I pushed for all hands was the redeployment bash where I bought most the beer. I kept the awards stuff to twice a year and had tolerated the change of commands as a necessary thing. That and the Dining Ins were epic.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Sep 16 at 2018 1:10 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 13:10:37 -0400

There exists some conflict of interest.

Response by 1SG William Svoboda made Sep 16 at 2018 1:29 PM

1SG William Svoboda — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 13:29:23 -0400

SFC= Sergeant First Class a Noncommissioned Officer. An Officer however non commissioned yet an Officer non the less. So, be professional, appropriate, and above all else have fun.