Posted on Feb 4, 2015
Is it appropiate for a prior service member to correct service members on AR 670-1 violations?
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Is it appropriate for any PSMs to correct the violations of AR 670-1 on any currently serving SM? This includes any rank (PVT to O-5). As a PSM who honorably served in the Army, I see many soldiers who violate AR 670-1, And I have corrected most, including SGTs and higher (I am a PV2). Am I wrong for this? And, can we, as PSMs report disrespect after corrections to brigade commanders if corrections are ignored? Thoughts, please.
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Retirees and veterans are "Soldiers for Life". Making a friendly correction is very appropriate because not only do we want to keep our image positive to the community, but as SFC Merino pointed out we are helping a fellow soldier and. I definitely agree with him; as an a retired soldier, my responsibilities to the Army and my follow soldiers don't end.
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I think that as long as it is done respectfully, there should be no problem. I'd appreciate it if someone corrected me if I was out of regs. It's a professional job and we should take pride in it. So many soldiers nowadays have gotten sloppy.
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No, there's no reason you shouldn't do it. If you know the standards help them out. I've been corrected before.
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You are correct in doing that, anyone can make on the spot corrections and if they outrank you then you should pull them to the side and then make the correction. But if they give you a problem with it then you can report it to your chain of command
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As a veteran, I am not against helping someone else to avoid confrontation with a superior. This goes for E or O. I had to help many officers who entered my units as most had never worn camo. And junior members sometimes need extra attention until they are accustomed to how things should be.
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I agree with SFC Merino. NCO until I die. If I see someone that is incorrectly wearing the uniform, especially in a public area off post, I will correct them, discreetly, since their actions reflect poorly on all of us, past present and future SM's. JMHO
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If they are a prior service, and they know the reg and recognize me for being outside of the reg, I welcome the correction they can provide. If I am am a walking piece of bubblegum, I want someone to tell me.
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To me, it would depend on how it's done. I would do so, but I would do so in such a way that I try not to convey the idea of "I know more than you." I would say, "When I was in, this was the regulation. Is it different now?" Or something like that.
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Yes, however no matter rank above or below it should always be done with respect. Most of us will welcome a correction as we are all one military. It just has to be done with respect.
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