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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Pull her aside, correct the gross violations, and if she gives any resistance or attitude, ask to see her ID, and contact her chain of command. This type of behavior, no matter what age or rank, is unacceptable.
Pull her aside, correct the gross violations, and if she gives any resistance or attitude, ask to see her ID, and contact her chain of command. This type of behavior, no matter what age or rank, is unacceptable.
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You handled it appropriately. Maybe give her a fix it or else you'll handle it with her chain of command. If a Soldier wants to make a scene in public, break contact and follow up through other means. Post locator at personnel via your chain of command, if necessary, and you should be able to get word to her chain of command.
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You set the new standard when you did not make the correction. Honestly, you failed as an NCO. Not trying to be harsh, but it's the truth. You're a Soldier 24/7.
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Pull her to the side and correct her our job is not a 9-5 we are and alway will be soliders, sailor, etc. We are the eye candy for our country ppl look a us for security. Wear the uniform with honor courage and commitment, with integrity.
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Should have pulled her aside, Introduced yourself, Fully Identified her/him and as I have done in the past, Make the correction and then give them the opportunity to notify their chain of command b4 I did so. Then I followed up anyway and notified the company first SGT, and Commander so THEY could handle it as well.
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First of all, has it been so long since i have been in that BDU's are now the proper military dress out on the town and not your dress uniform? At any rate, as the SFC from Ft. Rucker put it, walk up, show your ID and introduce yourself, ask their name and unit and then make the correction. If nothing is done, you may contact their chain of command through the info they provided. My experience says they make the correction when their name and unit are asked for. Always lead by example!
Rangers lead the way
Rangers lead the way
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