Is dropping a Soldier for push ups considered hazing? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:37:25 -0400 Is dropping a Soldier for push ups considered hazing? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:37:25 -0400 2014-03-21T10:37:25-04:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2014 9:14 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84244&urlhash=84244 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SFC Ballard,&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;1) If you call it a &quot;smoke session&quot;, if you &quot;smoke&quot; them, etc, then yes, that is hazing.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;2) If you do it by FM 7-22, then no. There are 8 recommended exercises to be conducted in cadence at five reps each. As long as you stay with FM 7-22, then you can provide Physical Corrective Training and have yourself covered if that individual goes to IG.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;I&#39;d be sure to double check with post regulation on the matter though. Some installations have different policies in place in regards to this issue. Again though, do not use the word &quot;smoke&quot; or it&#39;s variations. That is what will get you in trouble.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;V/r&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;SGT Mullet&lt;/div&gt; SFC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:14:01 -0400 2014-03-24T21:14:01-04:00 Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 24 at 2014 9:51 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84283&urlhash=84283 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I consider dropping a Soldier to do pushups just stupid not hazing. It&#39;s pointless and does nothing to advance the discipline or respect of the Soldier.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;I have managed to never drop a Soldier in 13 years and never have had an issue.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;A Soldier is late to formation and someone makes them do pushups, how does that teach them to be on time? All it does is embarrass the Soldier in front of his peers or at best just hate you.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;just my personal opinion.&lt;/div&gt; CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 24 Mar 2014 21:51:24 -0400 2014-03-24T21:51:24-04:00 Response by SPC Charles Brown made Mar 24 at 2014 10:00 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84290&urlhash=84290 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, as far as I am concerned it is a method of teaching the soldier to pay attention and do as he is instructed. It is conditioning the body and strengthening the mind. SPC Charles Brown Mon, 24 Mar 2014 22:00:40 -0400 2014-03-24T22:00:40-04:00 Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 12:19 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84374&urlhash=84374 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I believe no it is not, however, there is a fine line that one can cross. If you drop a soldier for reps and say nothing but the cadence its just additional P.T. then you explain why that Joe just did 15 4 count push ups. If you yell hoop and holler at the SM then you are ruining the point you are trying to prove. You can also foster an environment where your Soldiers have a deep respect for you, that they fear the feelings they internally have if they disappoint you rather that the "smoke session." If you can accomplish that then you have a pretty squared the fu*k away outfit, and the need to "drop" a soldier will be nonexistent.   SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:19:19 -0400 2014-03-25T00:19:19-04:00 Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 2:57 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84424&urlhash=84424 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Someone email GEN Odierno or GEN Dempsey and ask. They're on global... WO1 Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 02:57:30 -0400 2014-03-25T02:57:30-04:00 Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 3:15 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84429&urlhash=84429 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Agreed.  The analogy of sledgehammering or punching clearly falls under the charges of assault.  The term "corrective training" that we all used to use is what people are now trying to cry about and call "hazing".  When you analyze the situation logically you have to follow it to its conclusion.  If you can no longer give "corrective training" because it is not identified as "hazing" but you still have to punish the soldier, then you must do so in accordance with the regulations.  Ergo, you must write them up in a counselling statement (which becomes a written record) and if they don't improve then you have to resort to an Article 15.  When I talk to my soldiers, they would much rather have me give them "corrective training" and smoke the crap out of them than to have some written record of their screw up.  Especially if we go into another "zero defects" Army like we had in the mid-90s...anything negative that gets documented on your record ends up coming back to bite you when the Army starts looking for reasons to get rid of people.  LTC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:15:36 -0400 2014-03-25T03:15:36-04:00 Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 3:16 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84430&urlhash=84430 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do it with them and there won&#39;t be any discussions. &amp;nbsp;When I was a Corporal and didn&#39;t have much experience really leading Marines I really preferred making my Marines pay physically than administratively for I believed most Marines needed to feel their mistakes and not have a piece a paper they&#39;ll toss in the trash. &amp;nbsp;To avoid this whole hazing thing, I just ensured I could PT harder than my Marines and when they jacked up we PT&#39;d to stupid fatigue. &amp;nbsp;But this was me as a young leader taking after how my NCO&#39;s were. &amp;nbsp;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;As a SNCO now, I will push paperwork since it&#39;s a more professional approach but I push my Corporals and Sergeants to take care of things at their level, ensuring the punishment fits the crime, and that it&#39;s constructive and makes sense.&lt;/div&gt; GySgt Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:16:37 -0400 2014-03-25T03:16:37-04:00 Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 3:19 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84431&urlhash=84431 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&lt;p&gt;I completely agree with both of you. Take the sledgehammer for example, that is a flat out criminal act and everyone in that room should be separated. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&#39;re psychotic enough to actually injure a Soldier with corrective training, you&#39;re probably the type of guy that thought whacking a Sergeant with a wooden mallot is funny. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Im simply talking about yanking the leash. In my five years as a NCO i&#39;ve probably made two guys do more than a couple of pushups. Most of the time it was a guy who was, for example, moving too slow. I&#39;d drop him for a couple seconds, tell him to get up, and ask if we can please drive on with what we were doing. It WORKS. &lt;/p&gt; WO1 Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:19:51 -0400 2014-03-25T03:19:51-04:00 Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 3:22 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84432&urlhash=84432 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hazing are not pushups? GySgt Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:22:30 -0400 2014-03-25T03:22:30-04:00 Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 3:43 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84438&urlhash=84438 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A toxic leader (no matter what grade level) could easily abuse the &quot;pushup&quot; as a corrective training tool and it can become hazing/abuse.&amp;nbsp; An order to do pushups as a corrective measure is not unlawful; not following the order to do corrective actions is.&amp;nbsp; I&#39;ve been in organizations where it actually became a morale function, others where it was like a &quot;swear jar&quot;, and other where it was completely discouraged.&amp;nbsp; It all depends on how the entire chain of command tolerates and enforces rules of decency, respect, and uniform military discipline.&lt;br&gt; COL Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 03:43:22 -0400 2014-03-25T03:43:22-04:00 Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 10:22 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84591&urlhash=84591 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Dropping a Service member for 20-30 solves nothing.  A long time ago, well that that long, you used to be able to "break" an individual to the point where they could do no more.  If you do it right, it will teach a lesson. That lesson might be one of the most important lessons you'll ever get.  MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:22:16 -0400 2014-03-25T10:22:16-04:00 Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 12:20 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84683&urlhash=84683 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We are supposed to be held to a higher standard of discipline, execution and performance being in the Military. Yet, it seems like the "standards" these days actually TAKE AWAY from that. There was a strong line between pushing paper &amp; pushing weight. We're all pushing the same thing now.... what's so wrong with "Drop...get up...correct yourself"....everyones so scared to make someone sweat a little. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 12:20:58 -0400 2014-03-25T12:20:58-04:00 Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 3:32 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84835&urlhash=84835 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If someone is going to whine about having to do push-ups then get out of the military. Don&#39;t take up someone else&#39;s spot who can handle what you obviously can&#39;t. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:32:33 -0400 2014-03-25T15:32:33-04:00 Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Mar 25 at 2014 7:12 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=84999&urlhash=84999 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In boot camp, It was part of the program and no it was not hazing it was making physically fit sailors but that was the last time except maybe &quot;Crossing the Line&quot;. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:12:45 -0400 2014-03-25T19:12:45-04:00 Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 25 at 2014 9:00 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=85078&urlhash=85078 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>no it is call a constructive discipline.  excessive pushups are. CSM Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 25 Mar 2014 21:00:09 -0400 2014-03-25T21:00:09-04:00 Response by SFC Nick Freitas made Mar 25 at 2014 10:39 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=85191&urlhash=85191 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have only been out for 4 years...I am shocked that this is a real question.&amp;nbsp;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Sorry, not trying to be flippant, but it is somewhat shocking to me that this would be a concern. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt; SFC Nick Freitas Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:39:42 -0400 2014-03-25T22:39:42-04:00 Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 9:54 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=378606&urlhash=378606 <div class="images-v2-count-1"><div class="content-picture image-v2-number-1" id="image-17297"> <div class="social_icons social-buttons-on-image"> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fis-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing%3Futm_source%3DFacebook%26utm_medium%3Dorganic%26utm_campaign%3DShare%20to%20facebook' target="_blank" class='social-share-button facebook-share-button'><i class="fa fa-facebook-f"></i></a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Is+dropping+a+Soldier+for+push+ups+considered+hazing%3F&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rallypoint.com%2Fanswers%2Fis-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing&amp;via=RallyPoint" target="_blank" class="social-share-button twitter-custom-share-button"><i class="fa fa-twitter"></i></a> <a href="mailto:?subject=Check this out on RallyPoint!&body=Hi, I thought you would find this interesting:%0D%0AIs dropping a Soldier for push ups considered hazing?%0D%0A %0D%0AHere is the link: https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing" target="_blank" class="social-share-button email-share-button"><i class="fa fa-envelope"></i></a> </div> <a class="fancybox" rel="b46f9fdcfe91a779a1f1cac6d5cf6e0c" href="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/017/297/for_gallery_v2/tightytannies.jpg"><img src="https://d1ndsj6b8hkqu9.cloudfront.net/pictures/images/000/017/297/large_v3/tightytannies.jpg" alt="Tightytannies" /></a></div></div>I think forcing anyone to wear tighty tannies is humilitating and degrading. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 20 Dec 2014 09:54:37 -0500 2014-12-20T09:54:37-05:00 Response by SGT William Conyers made Feb 18 at 2015 2:28 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=482715&urlhash=482715 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PT is good for you SGT William Conyers Wed, 18 Feb 2015 02:28:12 -0500 2015-02-18T02:28:12-05:00 Response by SSgt Michael Orcutt made May 6 at 2015 12:04 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=644725&urlhash=644725 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is in the Air Force. I actually started a thread on weather or not it should be considered hazing. SSgt Michael Orcutt Wed, 06 May 2015 00:04:00 -0400 2015-05-06T00:04:00-04:00 Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 12:35 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=644764&urlhash=644764 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Reading these responses is pathetic. People wonder why the Army is becoming so weak....I think this post and all the responses pretty much sums it up. <br /><br />Since when should an NCO even have to question this? I question it myself....and guess what, just go the paperwork route now days. <br /><br />Joe has all the power these days. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 06 May 2015 00:35:48 -0400 2015-05-06T00:35:48-04:00 Response by 1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 12:50 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=644776&urlhash=644776 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to FM 7-22 Push-Ups is one of ten authorized excersises that may be utilized for correction. However, these may not exceed ten repetitions or 1 minute, which ever may come first, per deficiency that the corrective action warrants! 1LT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 06 May 2015 00:50:48 -0400 2015-05-06T00:50:48-04:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 1:37 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=644834&urlhash=644834 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When applied at the right time no it is not. If it is that leader's (NCO, personally I don't think officers have any place dropping Soldiers) only means of correcting Soldiers then that leader needs some serious mentorship and development. If that leader brags about how often he/she drops and smokes their Soldiers then I would consider that crossing into the realm of hazing.<br /><br />If the leader can concisely state why the Soldier(s) are pushing/front back go/static hold etc and it passes the reasonable person test then I don't think its hazing.<br /><br />I have "smoked" a total of 3 Soldiers in my 17 years (14 of which I was a leader). each one of those still stands out in my head because I feel like I failed them as much as they failed me and I had to resort to a last resort prior to administrative discipline. On the other hand each of those sessions fixed the attitude/actions that caused it, so *shrug*<br /><br />Unfortunately there are too many junior leaders who have not had good mentorship and development through their careers. This lack is filled by those junior leaders by what they see in movies and websites like this and what they think they should do. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 06 May 2015 01:37:09 -0400 2015-05-06T01:37:09-04:00 Response by CW3 Craig Linghor made May 6 at 2015 4:39 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=644931&urlhash=644931 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not if the commander publishes a policy. However, if you do something stupid you should just get down and beat your face on your own. CW3 Craig Linghor Wed, 06 May 2015 04:39:07 -0400 2015-05-06T04:39:07-04:00 Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 11:32 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=645570&urlhash=645570 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Delivered<br /><br />Physical Corrective Training<br /><br />AR 600-20 paragraph 4-6:<br /><br />Corrective training must be related to the offense, oriented to improve the substandard performance, Can be after hours, can only be implemented until the deficiency is corrected.<br /><br />AR 600-20 paragraph 4-20:<br /><br />When authorized by the chain of command and when not unnecessarily cruel, abusive, oppressive or harmful, the following do not constitute hazing: administrative corrective measures including a reasonable number of repetitions of authorized physical exercises.<br /><br />FM 7-22:<br /><br />Corrective training is often used incorrectly resulting in over training or overuse injuries. These sessions are not smoke sessions. Authorized exercises include: Rower, Squat Bender, Windmill, Prone Row, Push up, V-up, Leg Tuck and Twist, Supine Bike, Swimmer, 8 Count Push up. Only these exercises may be selected. The number of repetitions should not exceed 5.<br /><br />- SSG Geronimo CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 06 May 2015 11:32:15 -0400 2015-05-06T11:32:15-04:00 Response by SPC Chad Kolod made May 6 at 2015 9:17 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=647585&urlhash=647585 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If it is being used as a corrective action, it must fit the situation. Why would you drop someone for push-ups if they were late for work? Maybe make them come in early for the next week. Or even better counsel the soldier constructively in an attempt to get to the root of the problem. PT'ing soldiers is a lazy NCO who is out of good ideas. In general dropping a soldier is something that ends after basic. Too me it is a demonstration of power. Unless the soldier is on the verge of busting tape or has busted tape and you are trying to help them. But, then why wouldn't you help them develop a PT plan or meal plan and encourage them. For every soldier who is dropped in an active duty unit, there is a corrective action that would have better fit the situation. SPC Chad Kolod Wed, 06 May 2015 21:17:25 -0400 2015-05-06T21:17:25-04:00 Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 6 at 2015 9:57 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=647703&urlhash=647703 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had happy soldiers. They would do the push ups and laugh. Maybe I should have been meaner. MAJ Ken Landgren Wed, 06 May 2015 21:57:09 -0400 2015-05-06T21:57:09-04:00 Response by SGT Erik Plumlee made May 18 at 2015 4:39 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=677696&urlhash=677696 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not if you drop with them. After all, it is YOUR fault if your soldiers dont know how to act. SGT Erik Plumlee Mon, 18 May 2015 16:39:14 -0400 2015-05-18T16:39:14-04:00 Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 18 at 2015 4:49 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=677728&urlhash=677728 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Alexander the great is snickering in heaven. MAJ Ken Landgren Mon, 18 May 2015 16:49:34 -0400 2015-05-18T16:49:34-04:00 Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 5:38 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=692132&urlhash=692132 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think I posted this before but we are still having personal opinions on the matter... As leaders we must adapt to the new Military, new leaders, new guidelines... The world changes people, let go of the past and let's deal with it professionally... Please see below...<br /><br />Physical Corrective Training<br /><br />AR 600-20 paragraph 4-6:<br /><br />Corrective training must be related to the offense, oriented to improve the substandard performance, Can be after hours, can only be implemented until the deficiency is corrected.<br /><br />AR 600-20 paragraph 4-20:<br /><br />When authorized by the chain of command and when not unnecessarily cruel, abusive, oppressive or harmful, the following do not constitute hazing: administrative corrective measures including a reasonable number of repetitions of authorized physical exercises.<br /><br />FM 7-22:<br /><br />Corrective training is often used incorrectly resulting in over training or overuse injuries. These sessions are not smoke sessions. Authorized exercises include: Rower, Squat Bender, Windmill, Prone Row, Push up, V-up, Leg Tuck and Twist, Supine Bike, Swimmer, 8 Count Push up. Only these exercises may be selected. The number of repetitions should not exceed 5. CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 24 May 2015 05:38:49 -0400 2015-05-24T05:38:49-04:00 Response by CPL Steve Finch made May 24 at 2015 5:41 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=692134&urlhash=692134 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Hell no. It's motivation or correctional its fundamental to our way of life, respect of superiors and having your shit squared away. CPL Steve Finch Sun, 24 May 2015 05:41:23 -0400 2015-05-24T05:41:23-04:00 Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2015 6:05 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=692142&urlhash=692142 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Push-ups don't fix everything either though... The corrective training should meet the deficiency... As a cook, if a Soldier cooks a product wrong, and I make him/her do push-ups it fixes nothing. Next time they cook the product it's going to be messed up again. I did nothing to help them. I personally don't make Soldiers drop, again, it MAY POSSIBLY make them a PT stud, but it fixes nothing... Corrective training, meaning to fix the problem, not throw push ups at the problem... Only possible thing push-ups can fix is PT deficiencies and discipline if applied correctly... CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 24 May 2015 06:05:10 -0400 2015-05-24T06:05:10-04:00 Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Dec 25 at 2017 12:08 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3199129&urlhash=3199129 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Oh geez... no one gonna know you hit them on except you, unless you Rhine about it! So get your BDUs or whatever on and get your keister to your assigned <br />AO get soldiering ! Oh yes, have a very<br />Merry 2017 Christmas ! SSgt Boyd Herrst Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:08:49 -0500 2017-12-25T12:08:49-05:00 Response by SSgt Boyd Herrst made Dec 25 at 2017 12:11 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3199133&urlhash=3199133 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Oh yeah... be glad they’re not Pink (unless one is of the opposite gender[s])! SSgt Boyd Herrst Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:11:17 -0500 2017-12-25T12:11:17-05:00 Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 25 at 2017 12:43 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3199216&urlhash=3199216 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only if you think correcting something that is wrong as harrassment SGM Bill Frazer Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:43:39 -0500 2017-12-25T12:43:39-05:00 Response by PO3 David Greeley made Dec 25 at 2017 1:30 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3199342&urlhash=3199342 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, unless the soldier is singled out because of reasons than military discipline, training or unit cohesion. PO3 David Greeley Mon, 25 Dec 2017 13:30:01 -0500 2017-12-25T13:30:01-05:00 Response by TSgt David L. made Dec 25 at 2017 2:10 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3199476&urlhash=3199476 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My #1 son is 11B at Ft Campbell. I don&#39;t think a day passes without their platoon being dropped for something. Hazing? Nah, in-necessary for every day motivation, nope there as well.<br />But seriously, He is strong! LOL TSgt David L. Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:10:57 -0500 2017-12-25T14:10:57-05:00 Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 11:28 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3203660&urlhash=3203660 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Doing it for entertainment is wrong but utilizing it for corrective action in the right time and place is good. Along with additional duties such as cutting grass with scissors or moving a sand pile back and forth. I can count on one hand how many times I have done any of these in 18 years, because like I said there is a time and place for this to happen. Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 27 Dec 2017 11:28:08 -0500 2017-12-27T11:28:08-05:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 27 at 2017 11:33 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3203672&urlhash=3203672 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you make them do more than five...I believe that&#39;s the limit on corrective training using physical exercise. 5-10 reps of each exercise. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 27 Dec 2017 11:33:29 -0500 2017-12-27T11:33:29-05:00 Response by SP5 Gary Smith made Dec 27 at 2017 4:22 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3204358&urlhash=3204358 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If it is, we will never win another war. SP5 Gary Smith Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:22:43 -0500 2017-12-27T16:22:43-05:00 Response by SPC David Willis made Dec 27 at 2017 4:35 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3204386&urlhash=3204386 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If its for no reason I would call it hazing, but I would also say it should still be done. I used to get my balls smoked for no reason at all and I turned out ok. SPC David Willis Wed, 27 Dec 2017 16:35:31 -0500 2017-12-27T16:35:31-05:00 Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 31 at 2017 1:52 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3212790&urlhash=3212790 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. That&#39;s it. Don&#39;t read into it. The answer is no. 1SG Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 31 Dec 2017 01:52:15 -0500 2017-12-31T01:52:15-05:00 Response by SFC Denver Druesedow made May 24 at 2018 7:26 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3658331&urlhash=3658331 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As a senior NCO I would drop soldiers for infractions but they would have to do pushups until I got tired doing pushups with them. SFC Denver Druesedow Thu, 24 May 2018 19:26:17 -0400 2018-05-24T19:26:17-04:00 Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made May 24 at 2018 7:39 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3658365&urlhash=3658365 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>nope!...not unless you do it, to embarrass someone. what&#39;s the worse that can happen by doing push ups?...he&#39;ll get a better score on the PT test. SFC Christopher Taggart Thu, 24 May 2018 19:39:33 -0400 2018-05-24T19:39:33-04:00 Response by SGM Bill Frazer made May 24 at 2018 7:45 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=3658375&urlhash=3658375 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What? I always considered it a quick, painless corrective action. You consider it hazing, then just go ahead with the UCMJ action, and fry them. SGM Bill Frazer Thu, 24 May 2018 19:45:15 -0400 2018-05-24T19:45:15-04:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2019 4:43 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=4300213&urlhash=4300213 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 19 Jan 2019 16:43:49 -0500 2019-01-19T16:43:49-05:00 Response by SGT Reed Webber made Jan 27 at 2019 10:38 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=4322268&urlhash=4322268 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Holy CRAP!! WTH has our once powerful, dedicated, loyal, patriotic Military become? Hazing? OMG...it is simply remedial PT! <br /><br />I love this site but the more I see and read the questions in here, the more I believe that our country has raised nothing more than whiney pussies! SGT Reed Webber Sun, 27 Jan 2019 22:38:00 -0500 2019-01-27T22:38:00-05:00 Response by SPC Brian Neidert made May 15 at 2019 8:38 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=4638915&urlhash=4638915 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Is this really a question? Soft a$! Nancies! This is exactly what&#39;s wrong these days! Grow up! SPC Brian Neidert Wed, 15 May 2019 20:38:11 -0400 2019-05-15T20:38:11-04:00 Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 28 at 2019 6:06 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=4761468&urlhash=4761468 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Simple answer, no. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 28 Jun 2019 18:06:15 -0400 2019-06-28T18:06:15-04:00 Response by SGT Bonnie B. made Jun 28 at 2019 6:37 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=4761540&urlhash=4761540 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ah hell no - builds strength and character especially diamond push ups SGT Bonnie B. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 18:37:16 -0400 2019-06-28T18:37:16-04:00 Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2019 12:14 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=5015409&urlhash=5015409 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This isn’t really an answer, but I’m new to the army and i hate the lack of discipline and the weak mindset of the army. I was told stories by my grandfathers and uncles who served and it’s nothing like i expected. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:14:28 -0400 2019-09-12T00:14:28-04:00 Response by SFC Steven Hetletvedt made Apr 12 at 2020 10:36 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=5769906&urlhash=5769906 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>HELL NO!!!!! SFC Steven Hetletvedt Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:36:55 -0400 2020-04-12T22:36:55-04:00 Response by SFC Steven Hetletvedt made Apr 12 at 2020 10:37 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=5769907&urlhash=5769907 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Drop and go it with them. SFC Steven Hetletvedt Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:37:22 -0400 2020-04-12T22:37:22-04:00 Response by SPC Brian Stephens made Jul 14 at 2020 11:31 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6100685&urlhash=6100685 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>In a way, but not really. Pushups improve you in the long run by making you stronger and faster. SPC Brian Stephens Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:31:16 -0400 2020-07-14T11:31:16-04:00 Response by SPC Anitra Bailey-Bearfield made Sep 25 at 2020 1:40 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6344520&urlhash=6344520 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No it is was called corrective action when I was in because if you get dropped enough you will learn to followv the rules. SPC Anitra Bailey-Bearfield Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:40:53 -0400 2020-09-25T13:40:53-04:00 Response by SGM Marie Carmelle Lerouge made Sep 28 at 2020 9:31 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6352617&urlhash=6352617 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My views are NO. I had a nephew in basic training complaining about his DS dropping him for pushups. My reply to him was the DS was preparing him for the final PT test. The more you do, the better you will be when it comes time to take the final test for graduation. After graduation, he told me “Auntie you were right”. SGM Marie Carmelle Lerouge Mon, 28 Sep 2020 09:31:30 -0400 2020-09-28T09:31:30-04:00 Response by SSG Jess Peters made Dec 3 at 2020 4:16 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6549061&urlhash=6549061 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No. It&#39;s just extra training. SSG Jess Peters Thu, 03 Dec 2020 16:16:09 -0500 2020-12-03T16:16:09-05:00 Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2020 5:09 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6549180&urlhash=6549180 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you are doing it to break a soldier or handing out unnecessary punishments that don&#39;t fit the crime, then I would say that. However, I would rather see a soldier get &quot;corrective training&quot; then see some paperwork that might tarnish or damage their career. But then again, what kind of soldier are you working with and if they are willing to improve themselves for the better. At some point, yes, paperwork might have to be the way, but I think of it as a last resort. Also corrective training should be done away from their peers. Its between you and that soldier, nobody else. Explain to them what they did wrong. I had a NCO who was told to smoke me when he and I know I didn&#39;t do anything wrong with following regulations and orders. Yet, he still did the PT with me. That is great leadership on his part. That is just my two cents as to how I would do it. CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:09:52 -0500 2020-12-03T17:09:52-05:00 Response by Cpl Vic Burk made Dec 3 at 2020 7:03 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6549481&urlhash=6549481 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think I would call it discipline conditioning. I would try that first. If they don&#39;t want to do the push ups, well there is office hours. Losing some of your paycheck (plus anything else the CO puts into the punishment) hurts more than a push up! Office hours has longer consequences, like stopping promotions so remind them of that as well. Cpl Vic Burk Thu, 03 Dec 2020 19:03:21 -0500 2020-12-03T19:03:21-05:00 Response by Maj John Bell made Dec 3 at 2020 8:16 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6549663&urlhash=6549663 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As an officer I never thrashed a Marine. I generally did not get involved in discipline of enlisted Marines unless it was going to be &quot;official&quot; (Page 11 entry, NJP or a court-martial). I knew some Lieutenants did. That said, I&#39;m pretty sure I knew what was going on. Occasionally I became aware of situations where young Marines were being thrashed for entertainment purposes, rather than disciplinary purposes. In those cases where it was for entertainment, yes it is definitely hazing.<br /><br />In those cases I generally let the senior SNCO at my level in the chain-of-command know what I saw, and how I felt about it. Then it was no longer a problem. Maj John Bell Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:16:05 -0500 2020-12-03T20:16:05-05:00 Response by SGT Brad Baier made Dec 3 at 2020 9:19 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6549771&urlhash=6549771 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My company got dropped on AIT graduation day in our dress Greens in the dust of Fort Leonard Wood. We were a mess after that. Damn I was in shape though. 85 correct pushups in 2 Minutes or less was an easy feet. The running for my short legs was another story. SGT Brad Baier Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:19:00 -0500 2020-12-03T21:19:00-05:00 Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 10:29 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6550857&urlhash=6550857 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not at all. It&#39;s jour job to train. There are limits, but also better ways to motivate. We sometimes offered a choice, sandbags or a sling blade all day, or a quick burnout. Beat the clock was fun - one minute to do x or y number of exercises or reps. Otherwise it should be as a unit, with you leading PT. CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:29:22 -0500 2020-12-04T10:29:22-05:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2020 5:02 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/is-dropping-a-soldier-for-push-ups-considered-hazing?n=6551822&urlhash=6551822 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Are you crazy? SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:02:15 -0500 2020-12-04T17:02:15-05:00 2014-03-21T10:37:25-04:00