Posted on Aug 1, 2018
My NCO is denying time to repair my A/C Unit that has been out for 30+ days. What can I do to fix this?
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I have been trying to have my A/C repaired for 30+ days just outside of Fort Bragg, NC. After a constant battle with the property manager, a company has finally come out to start repairs. The problem now is that the contractor requires that my wife and/or I be present for the repairs. We are both active duty and both of our NCO's refuse to let us take time to have it repaired. Each NCO states that the other spouse needs to handle it and refuses to accept that we take time away from work, despite the fact that we are currently doing nothing. I'm tired of sleeping in a humid 80-90 degree house with no end in sight. Is there any sort of army/base policy or regulation that determines that such action is not allowed?
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My AC is fixed now. I appreciate all the answers that everyone has posted. Thank you very much.
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Well, you can continue to ask for permission, but there are other options. If you have a 3 day or 4 day weekend coming up, you can see if the HVAC repairmen can come during that time. You can see if they can make an appointment for the weekend. You can also request leave, which I know sucks, but sometimes you have no other choice. Absolutely try explaining the situation again to your supervisors. Perhaps bringing them a copy of the work order might get your NCO to listen to you. It's possible that he's sceptical of your story and the showing of paperwork might prove to him that your story's on the level.
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Thank you for all of your answers. I have discovered that AR 420-1 states that AC is a requirement for off-post housing as long as local laws authorize its use. My intent was to go through my chain the moment I had hard supplementary facts to back my claims.
Leave is not an option, as all leave is being denied currently. I've tried to schedule for the weekend but the earliest booking that they have is September and the property manager insists on getting it done sooner rather than later at this point.
I will make one final attempt to address it with my NCO before bringing it to my 1SG.
Leave is not an option, as all leave is being denied currently. I've tried to schedule for the weekend but the earliest booking that they have is September and the property manager insists on getting it done sooner rather than later at this point.
I will make one final attempt to address it with my NCO before bringing it to my 1SG.
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SPC Trevor Boggs
That would be your best course of action man. Go to your section NCO or officer if possible as well. You might not have to take it all the way up to 1SG if your Senior leadership in your platoon or section are reasonable enough. But if that fails, definitely go to your 1SG.
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> the property manager insists on getting it done sooner rather than later at this point.
Assuming this is actually one of the reasons you're feeling pressured, have the property manager send someone to be present.
Assuming this is actually one of the reasons you're feeling pressured, have the property manager send someone to be present.
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