Seeking Advice from Army Drill Sergeants

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:33:09 -0500

During Urban Ops training being conducted during BCT, is it permissible for the Co XO (male) to punch to punch a female IET soldier in the face? This happened to one of my NCOs younger cousins and they are seeking guidance? The Co Commander has contacted the female IET soldier's parents advising them NOT to press charges. According to TRADOC regs was the XOs action acceptable? I don't mean to bother anyone or step on any toes, I just wanted to help a good NCO who has always taken care of his soldiers.
Respectfully,
PV2 William Parker
DEEP STRIKE

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2014 3:20 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 15:20:08 -0500

I am not a Drill Sergeant, but I work in a TRADOC environment, and nowhere in TR 350-6 which everyone in TRADOC has to know, says that a cadre member can punch an IET Soldier. Of course, I don't know the details of how the incident happened, so there might be other things that we are not aware of

Response by SSG Tim Everett made Dec 18 at 2014 6:05 PM

SSG Tim Everett — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 18:05:22 -0500

Call me crazy CW2 Private RallyPoint Member but I don't think anyone here who served starting in like the late 80s is going to tell you that it's okay to punch a trainee, whether male-on-female or otherwise.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Dec 18 at 2014 11:08 PM

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 23:08:06 -0500

Like SSG Tim Everett stated, physically striking a Soldier isn't tolerated. However, we used to role play scenarios practicing subduing angry crowds and civil disobedience in our urban ops training. Our role players would give moderate résistance to being searched or detained. to being In these events, occasionally there would be incidental contact
Nevertheless, the incident should be investigated

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 21 at 2015 10:25 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 10:25:50 -0400

PV2 William Parker, it is NEVER ok to make any negative contact to a soldier, EVER! The only time a Drill Sergeant should put hands on a soldier is if it is to ensure the safety and livelihood of others. On the matter that you brought up about the CO speaking to the trainee's parents, I would not jump to any conclusions. However, the Army, especially in TRADOC, will take care of the punishment for the XO. But do yourself a favor and just stay clear of it and llow the investigation that I am sure is going on take its course.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2015 11:31 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 11:31:29 -0500

350-6

Response by Cpl John Barker made Oct 9 at 2017 11:39 AM

Cpl John Barker — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:39:36 -0400

Snitches get stitches, what happens in Boot Camp stays in Boot Camp