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.
Regulation
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Edited 8 y ago
Posted 8 y ago
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You must remember your military bearing and stay within regulations yourself. Pointing regulation violations is your duty as a service member but you must remember to respect the rank and uniform while correcting or pointing out a violation. During my 20 year career I have had to do this, and although it was uncomfortable when I pointed out the infraction the rank was pleased with the way it was handled.
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Some may lack the intestinal fortitude to do this in providing on the spot corrections!
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Capt Daniel Goodman
I truly don't even have clue one what to begin to remotely start to say to that, honest....
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I teach my Recruits that it is very much ok to confront Senior personnel when their out of uniform. Be smart, Use Tact...but above all...Be respectful. It doesnt matter that others of higher rank are in there if you see it say it
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You address the problem in a diplomatic way. Let them know they are screwed up without them realizing you're correcting them. Then again if you're right your right. CMSgt Y
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LOL, when I was at Travis as a medico. One of our TSgt's in his off duty time was a cross dresser. He showed up for duty one day on the mens ward with eyeliner and shade on. Nobody said anything to him until he walked into the room a Retired Navy Torpedo slinger. Who proceeded to put him in a Headlock and DRAG him 1/2 mile across the facility to the NCOIC of Nursing services. Walk into his office and voiced his displeasure about the TSgt's attire. From what I understand he told the NCOIC if he caught said Tech again dressed like that. He was not only going to whip the TSgt's ass, but he would come for him, too." Needless to say, there was no repeat performance...
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Yes. That said, be careful! I always did it with humor. If the target of your observation is laughing, you get the point across without fear of repercussions.
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