Posted on Jul 8, 2016
Is it appropriate to confront a higher rank when they are blatantly disregarding regs?
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So last week I was at the chow hall with another girl from my squadron, and we see this SSgt wearing nearly black lipstick across the room. This is very obviously out of regs as makeup is to be conservative and lipstick can not contrast with your skin tone. She was obviously a higher rank than me or the airman I went to chow with, and neither of us said anything even though both of us desperately wanted to. She looked ridiculous. It was so bad that some male airmen at the table next to us noticed it and asked us about the reg. Anyway my question is, is it appropriate to confront a higher rank when they are blatantly disregarding regs?
PS There was a visiting 2 star across the chow hall at the time
PPS Sorry the pictures are so bad. We were far away.
PS There was a visiting 2 star across the chow hall at the time
PPS Sorry the pictures are so bad. We were far away.
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Edited 8 y ago
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Not only yes, but hell yes.
One of two results, the senior will thank you for helping them out (no real professional wants to look like garbage in front of others) or they will push back. If they push back, as long as you maintain your tact and bearing, it will go really bad for them really fast.
One of two results, the senior will thank you for helping them out (no real professional wants to look like garbage in front of others) or they will push back. If they push back, as long as you maintain your tact and bearing, it will go really bad for them really fast.
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AFI 36-2903 she is an NCO and knows her responsibilities as one of not then she needs to read the enlisted force structure 2618 and learn it
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If you do it correctly and not disrespecting whoever you'll be fine. I had something similar. I was stationed at Ft Sill, Ok when I saw a SM with hair over his ears. He clearly hadn't gotten a haircut in some time. So I asked him if he like to ride along with me as I was heading to the barbers as well. He just looked at me for a few seconds (felt like a lot longer as I was just a Specialist) and said yes. Just have to do it w respect.
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Absolutely. If you saw a Chief or Colonel missing a name tag would you let them walk around without one? We used to do things like that on BTZ and Quarterly Award boards to see who had the guts to tell someone of a higher rank they were out of regs. If they give you a hard time just note their name, find out where they work, and call their First Sergeant.
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Absolutely! I always encourage my Airmen to, respectfully, correct anyone of any rank if they are in violation of AFI'S or regs. They might blow you off or get pissed but as long as you are respectful and maintain your composure, they cannot do anything to you.
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Spot corrections are authorized like most on here have said tact is needed
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As a fellow airmen it's your duty to correct another airmen regardless of rank. From experience just be respectful and know the instruction. As another female we know what the instruction says and sometimes "we" like to push the boundaries to see if anyone will call us on it. I'm a Marine Corp brat and growing up on Marine bases, it didn't matter if a PFC told a Gen he was out of regs because they took extreme pride in the proper wear of the uniform. That should hold true for Airmen too. Don't be afraid or intimidated for letting someone know they are out of regs, it's a honor and privilege to wear the uniform!
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