Posted on Jan 14, 2015
On the spot corrections in public; when is it appropriate?
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This weekend me and my GF decided to get out and go to the movies not near any military base once so ever (maybe a Reserve or NG training facility could be near by). So I'm glancing around notice a uniform on a young lady and her hair down with a PT cap on inside of the mall. I didn't loose my mind at first because it could be anyone just wearing the uniform these days. As I get closer to her I notice she has on SPC rank. I told my GF that I have to say something to her and of course she didn't understand. When I approached the SPC and her civilian male acquaintance, I asked her was she in the Army and she quickly replied "yes". So I asked her did she know she was in complete violation of Army Regs she says "yes". The female rolled her eyes at me and I could tell she was going to have
a attitude with me so I quickly removed myself from the situation. So at what point do we as leaders make a on the spot correction in public or remove ourselves from the situation? I felt at the time as a NCO I should have done more to make her fix herself, but on the other hand I didn't want to make a scene at the mall and in public. SPC Ware I definitely will remember you forever.
a attitude with me so I quickly removed myself from the situation. So at what point do we as leaders make a on the spot correction in public or remove ourselves from the situation? I felt at the time as a NCO I should have done more to make her fix herself, but on the other hand I didn't want to make a scene at the mall and in public. SPC Ware I definitely will remember you forever.
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Yes, make the correction but have her step aside. Also identify yourself to her as a fellow service member.
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Personally I would have asked to walk with me and inform her I am or was military and that the standards put in place by the army are not just for uniformity but to express are pride in are country are job and what we stand for and if she failed to understand that I would call her chain of command. I have done this before and I will do it again I believe if you can't wear it right then don't wear it at all last I look class As are they only authorized in public...
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As an Staff Sergeant, I would have asked her to remove her headgear politely and act accordingly. What she is doing is an embarrassment to the Army and the Military. There has got to be some military bearing.
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SFC Elvis Frink
Today's military. . .it seems since we are in a time of 'war' a lot of this type of bearing and discipline is common. Maybe she has a P3! From 'don't ask, don't tell' to do what you want!
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You were down at PEYON-teak theater by the looks of it. Did you get her name or unit?As a SSG you should have light into her when she coped the attitude. if you take the picture (Evidence) down to the PMO if you have her name they can look her up and give you her unit. I applaude you for being willing to make the correction but you should have followed it all the way through.
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You did the right thing by removing yourself from the situation the last thing you need is a public confrontation. All you can hope is that now she knows there is eyes everywhere she may opt not to do the same again. At the end of the day individuals as such are in the military for a small period of time and move on I highly doubt she is the next Audie Murphy
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Always, but, I would have pulled her aside, and mentioned it, BF aside. If she threw an attitude, I would have pressed further.
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It is always appropriate in a situation like that. Would ask her to step aside and do so privately. She represents you-represents us. The question would be is if you were on base-would you correct her? Correct any soldier on base? Your still a soldier when you leave the post.
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We all have a duty to the right things, make respectful corrections, receive corrections willingly when necessary and to say it thanks... And do what needs to be done, on or off duty, and even when we are retired. You make correction, and they don't respond positively you take their done their PII and report it to their chain of command... Bn or higher... You did the right thing.
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