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
Posted 8 y ago
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I'd much rather have one private correct my uniform than go through the day with everyone else noticing it and thinking how screwed up I am.
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After looking at the picture I agree with the Sgt; however that was not the question. The answer is YES, with tact.
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If donwe in a respectfull and tactfull way, yes please correct your superior.
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Not only yes but hell yes. And just SNCOs, if you see an officer doing something wrong too, confront them.
95% of the time they will say thank you. The 5% they get angry, enjoy it, because when you get their name and let your OIC know you can be sure they will get twice as much from their commander.
95% of the time they will say thank you. The 5% they get angry, enjoy it, because when you get their name and let your OIC know you can be sure they will get twice as much from their commander.
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Sometimes doing something, can be the difference between one keeping their career, or losing it. For example: A young officer passed me in the wardroom, which made me turn around and catch up with him. I asked if he had breakfast yet, and he said no. So I suggested he come with me to get some. He asked why... "Because Sir, I get the sense you spent the evening with Jack Daniels ..."
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I sure wouldn't confront a higher rank when it comes to challenging them on a reg. Why? Just bring it to another higher ranks attention. I would jump the chain of command tho if it came to me and what I needed and the Ranking individual I needed to see first was messing with me. I've been known to do that in the military and civilian life...it worked for me. Good Luck, Sincerely, Ken
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Absolutely it is okay. Of course respectfully, with tact, and not in front of people.
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I totally got ripped by a CPO because my jacket was unzipped. I was a young O1 medical student and had no idea you were supposed to keep your jacket zipped. The CPO was respectful but insistent. I was embarrassed (and a little annoyed) but he was 100% correct. Although he might have been a little less vocal about it to save me some embarrassment.
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Not only is it "appropriate" it is absolutely needed. You must as a Soldier, especially and NCO, be responsible to advise your boss (Officer or NCO). If they foster a Unit Climate that encourages bottom us communication and advisement then they should appreciate it. If the boss doesn't than he/she doesn't get it or is insecure in their leadership ability. Most Infantry Units that I served in valued Soldier input and problem solving. It was absolutely critical for our team's success. Go forward and do it! If you are chastised them be a team player for your fellow Brothers and Sisters and make the Unit better until you go to another one. Tom Carroll Career Army Soldier RLTW!
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If harm or potentially harm, it should be addresses immediately. Otherwise, chain of command.
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