No one stood when addressing the BG. Why?

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 21:18:22 -0500

I attended a week long course that was composed of SSG-MSG, CW4's, CPT-LTC and DAC's. On The last day a BG spoke to the group before course completion certificates where handed out. When the BG entered the room the group stood at attention. Once seated he asked a few question to a couple of a NCO's, a couple of officers (MAJ & LTC) and a few civilians. Naturally, I expected the military members to

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Feb 7 at 2016 9:23 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Sun, 07 Feb 2016 21:23:00 -0500

Finishing the question?

Response by SPC James Dollins made Feb 8 at 2016 9:07 AM

SPC James Dollins — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 09:07:51 -0500

I would expect there would've been some CSM in there that would've corrected the NCO issue along w/ senior officers to fix the other side. I guess not. That's pretty shitty & disrespectful! I think the individuals that didn't show the proper respect should've gotten 4856's. I would've done it, if I was ranking. I think I would've quietly lost my mind on some people first though!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 8 at 2016 4:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 16:36:13 -0500

because they forgot who they were and who he was. military customs and courtesies went out the window and so did discipline.

Response by PFC Aaron Hyatt made Feb 9 at 2016 2:35 PM

PFC Aaron Hyatt — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:35:23 -0500

Because he wanted to talk to people, not be worshiped just for being alive. Do you guys also beat your wives and children for not standing and addressing you properly? It doesn't matter that much. AT ALL.