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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I would've corrected her and then on Monday find her chain of command and report her to them about how she was disrespectful and out of Regs.
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I made the same mistake as a young private, and received 4 days restriction with extra duty. I harbor no ill will because of it and believe we should all be held to standards
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With todays picture phones we now have a leg up on these infractions. Correct procedure is to identify yourself, identify them, then order them to leave and fix themselves. Short and simple. Every NCO near a training base has to face this daily.
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No matter rank if you are in uniform it us your job as a soldier to represent the uniform and the U.S. Army with dignity. not look like a bag of turds that's been left in the hot sun. That SPC needs to learn quick.
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We are in an age where junior troops (and some leaders) have little to no regard for regulations. I feel we as NCOs need to be more assertive in our authority so that situations like this are minimal. Not to say that its our fault but we do share some blame as well as those that feel that they are above whats written in black and white. Its our duty to correct deficiencies detrimental to the good order and discipline within the ranks. Sometimes in doing so we make a few 'enemies'. If we cant make a correction without causing a scene, just ask for their name and unit and poilitely move out. The NCO corps need to grab ahold of the reigns and do what we are charged to do simply put.
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Flame her ass on the spot. Pull rank if you have any. It's a serious violation and her attitude warrants an article 15 especially if you advise her that you are an NCO.
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2 do nothing is a dereliction of duty. Should have done exactly what you started to do but as soon as the s bag gave you attitude all attempts to assists in a off the books manner should have stopped and let the big dogs have a shot.
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