Posted on Jan 14, 2015
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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.
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SPC Hardy DeLay
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I would have said something to her about getting herself unjacked. I lost my dream to continue to serve and would give up a limb to have the honor to wear the uniform again. My Son just stated JROTC. AFTER I gave him a copy of an IET training manual, reminding him the reason he never met his grandfather because he was KIA, and reminded him that many others have given everything so he could wear that uniform. He came in all proud of wearing his uniform but it was all jacked-up. I just about lost it but kept my cool and reminded him again of the pride he should have in those garments and what they represent. Once I showed him what to correct he looked like a great soldier. So yes, step up and step in.
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SPC Kurtis Paine
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Somebody needs to give you some "on the spot correction" on your wording and grammar. I think maybe you should stay in your lane, brother. It's not your job to police soldiers on their off time. Especially when it's something as trivial as wearing a cover in a mall.
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This must be one of those ploys to get people mad huh? Ill give it to you, it almost worked........ not his job, haha......in his lane! ROFL, bahawahahahahahaha
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Maj Sicu Nurse
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First I would have introduced myself with my military rank and then would have asked for her Commander's information. I would have then informed the commander and let that person handle it from there. She's a complete disgrace to the uniform.
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PO3 Dj Tessier
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I would have asked her for her ID and gotten her name of her chain of command. then followed up with them on Monday morning.
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PO1 Rodney Bracey
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It's appropriate to make the correction right then and there but tactfully and as respectfully as possible.

I came across a sub Sailor sitting at a Starbucks with his GF while in his working uniform. Not the new NWUs but the older light blue shirt with dark trousers (2004). Prior to any working uniform being allowed for wear off base. This particular Starbucks was about 8 miles away from the sub base at Pearl Harbor.

Being in my Dress Whites I approached the Sailor, identified myself and stated that his uniform wasn't authorized to be worn at off base establishments like Starbucks. I guess he was trying to impress the girl sitting with him as he expressed that I couldn't tell him what to do. So being that the name of his Boat was on his ballcap, I simply stated being that I'm on my way back to PH, I'll be sure to stop by and speak with the COB about the situation.

The Sailor and his GF quickly left but still stopped by the boat to speak with the COB about what happened. The COB said he would take care of it.

About a week later, that Sailor came into my office at MARFORPAC and apologized for the incident.

It's ok to make a scene provided you control the scene, IMO.
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Cpl William Warren
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1) you should have asked what her mos was.
2) who she was stationed with/ what her unit is.
3) report her to her command.

It does not matter if she is a higher rank. She was out of regs and she should know better.
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1LT Maintenance Control
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I think you handled it correctly.
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SPC Infantryman
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I would tell her she looks like a bag of Dicks, I mean; sub sandwich sounds more political correct, and she probably reply: I'm in the ARMY for the paycheck.. you can't make me do it..
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SFC Lewis Johnson
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I identify your self as an NCO/Sr. NCO ask for their ID CARD and unit information. Take their pictures, facial view and see if ID Card data Center can do a Facial Recog. Time permitting, follow them and get the Post Decal number from the vehicle. Provost can provide unit info. Just suggestions.
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SGT Transportation Management Coordinator
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I have found that 90 percent of the time if you are direct and respecful, troops actually thank you for correcting them.
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