Posted on Feb 16, 2018
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I’m in a very different army unit. It’s a rotational unit so no holidays, weekends, or even stable hours. My leadership that does not work in the field like E-5 and below do has decided on our refitts that we are to do mass PT formation, yet they aren’t attending the formation. Beyond leading from the front, what regulation states that NCO’s (E-6/E-7) aren’t to give an order that they themselves aren’t going to follow or even attend?
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It seems like you're trying to place yourself in a very difficult situation. As an NCO we should always do what we expect our subordinates to do. If your leaders are not showing up to formation or conducting PT, I would recommend that you tactfully bring it up privately. If you feel uncomfortable doing this I would suggest that you continue to go to formation and make yourself a better soldier by conducting PT . Not all leaders are great leaders, but also soldiers have the potential to be great leaders. Always remember and Live by the NCO Creed, even if you were not an NCO. BLUF, do not let toxic leadership prevent you from being an outstanding soldier.
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CSM Richard StCyr
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There are several places you can look but remember not everything is cut and dry and you will not find a black and white book answer to every situation you encounter, in many instances the Army is intentionally vague because that's what Commanders, PLs and NCOs are for. In my opinion Unless there is a conflicting training event (range, external mission support) the remaining NCOs need to be at PT.

As for "what regulation states that NCO’s (E-6/E-7) aren’t to give an order that they themselves aren’t going to follow" think of this scenario... PVT Jones, flank that machine gun, PFC smith draw fire for Jones. Clearly the NCO is going to do something with the remaining troops, however Smith and Jones have just received an order that the NCO isn't going to be involved in. that's why you won't find a cut and dry answer to the question you ask.

Here are some references that you could apply as why Leaders should be doing what they ask others and especially PT.
- There's the NCO Creed, ("no one is more professional than I", about covers it)
- AR 600-20 Army Command Policy chapter (4) is pretty close.
-AR 350-1 Training and Leader Development, Chapter (1) para 1-19 and 1-23 and then buried in Appendix G-9.
Again all these are vague because big Army realizes that situations arise that are best handled at the local level.
Remember you have an NCO support channel and a chain of command, ask your SQD LDR if there's some reason the NCOs aren't at PT and then start moving up the food chain from there.
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CSM Eric Biggs
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Well said CSM. As you tactfully move this issue up the food chain, you will eventually get someone to address and correct this issue, and probably a few more you might not even know exist.
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PO2 Frank Ushler
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That's Bullshit, A good leader will be at the front of PT and lead the way. That's why we see so many Fat out of shape E 6 and above Personal. Maybe its retirement time . This new generation requires a quick mind and body to keep up. The responcibility of Rank requires Fitness of mind and body and attitude . They should get bad quarterly reports on their records.Shape up or get out.
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