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NO! Officers DO NOT stand at ease for NCO's. Now, the LT should show the NCO some respect, but that has to go both ways. I have had CSM's that expected me to report to them and essentially to treat them as senior to me. That has been as a field grade officer. There is even one who expected me to do that as a COL. NFW...
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Every MSG/1SG and SGM/CSM I met when I was an LT gave me all the deference due my rank, whether in public or in private. Except...for those special moments when my youth and inexperience overwhelmed my training and I screwed something up. Then, and in private, it was explained to me precisely how it is that I was screwing up, threatening my own reputation, and what to do to fix the situation. That, ladies and gentleman, is superior NCO leadership.
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No, us CSM know better than that. We have to show respect to get their respect.
CSM (Ret) Jose Maldonado
CSM (Ret) Jose Maldonado
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Absolutely not! Naturally the Lt or 2nd Lt will be in an uncommanded posture when speaking with a senior NCO. But make no mistake, they are Commisioned officer's. I have different opinions about Chief Warrant Officer's ( of which I will not elaborate on at this time ).
I stayed NCO route, I did have opportunities to become an officer, my Father was an officer. While in uniform I always saluted a Lt and respected their rank.....
I stayed NCO route, I did have opportunities to become an officer, my Father was an officer. While in uniform I always saluted a Lt and respected their rank.....
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No. Simply showing respect in your actions and in your words is enough. I would hope that the CSM would not allow it to happen as it is not in keeping with the standards and proper order of the military.
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As the son of SgtMaj and working very close to one right now, Ive learned to not stand at ease around them, or do anything else that a subordinate would do around a superior.
However, I do always call them by their rank, and make sure that I am not only respecting them but their time as well.
However, I do always call them by their rank, and make sure that I am not only respecting them but their time as well.
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No. No officer should not stand at Parade Rest before a senior NCO. Both should have mutual respect. In the case of the LT, respect the senior NCO's experience, in the case of the senior NCO, respect the LT's rank. Then again, I was a private, so what do I know?
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LTC (Join to see) talk about variation on a theme. And it seems that this one theme has been done to death. I respect your rank sir, but please let this type of question die a quick and painful death. lol
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SPC Charles Brown
Please call me Charles, no worries. I am used to officers shenanigans, you guys are definitely a special breed. lol
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Long live the crazy conversations as it gets the officers through their day. And away from the good idea fairy....I could give taskers out or post silly questions...
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