What If Privates Ran The Army?

SPC Cameron Hale — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:40:53 -0500

Seriously though, I'm sure everyone has had this same thought at one point or another. What would you have changed then if you are now an CO/NCO back when you you were a private?

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2017 9:44 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:44:27 -0500

Privates do run the Army, they just don't make the policies or regulations that determine how it's done.

Response by Cpl Luke Smith made Mar 4 at 2017 9:48 PM

Cpl Luke Smith — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:48:45 -0500

What if I told you that at one point the NCOIC at one point was a PVT? There is always a learning curve that is required which as you learn you gain rank.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Mar 4 at 2017 9:49 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:49:44 -0500

I would have changed the rare instances in which other Privates who failed to meet the standards and pulled their weight were treated the same as everyone else who did what was expected of them and more. Maybe a little more peer pressure on the slackers even if it was "technically" frowned on, aka the "blanket party".

Response by SFC George Smith made Mar 4 at 2017 9:51 PM

SFC George Smith — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:51:22 -0500

there would be a lot of Privates being found in the trees hanging Upside down by their ankles... suffering from severe cases of "Gibbs Slap " syndrome...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2017 9:57 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 21:57:11 -0500

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2017 10:52 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 22:52:51 -0500

If I had run my unit as a PVT there would have been no morning PT, we'd be gone by 3 every day, and we'd be off by noon on Fridays. We'd also walk on the grass whenever we wanted to because that's what grass is for.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Mar 5 at 2017 12:26 AM

SPC Erich Guenther — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 00:26:16 -0500

Have you been toFt Gordon, GA yet........by chance? If you had your question would have been answered ......ha-ha.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2017 3:02 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 03:02:19 -0500

There would probably be a large jump in marriages (and divorces) and huge jump in vehicles bought with %20 APR.

Response by SPC Paul C. made Mar 5 at 2017 7:58 AM

SPC Paul C. — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 07:58:26 -0500

I wouldn't change a thing. Good question though.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 5 at 2017 10:24 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 10:24:12 -0500

Institute a common sense test.

Response by PFC Jim Mills made Mar 5 at 2017 12:10 PM

PFC Jim Mills — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 12:10:50 -0500

Simple ! Their would be no chain of command and a quick break down ! I'm sure I don't need to explain the years and circumstances, training and discipline it takes for one to achieve rank and ability or that matter the qualities of leadership!

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Mar 5 at 2017 3:19 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 15:19:39 -0500

'Bout the same thing that would happen if Butter Bars ran the military.

Response by PV2 Michael Daneault made Mar 8 at 2017 9:38 PM

PV2 Michael Daneault — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 21:38:46 -0500

Battalions will be up in flames

Response by PFC Flor Gomez made Mar 10 at 2017 1:40 AM

PFC Flor Gomez — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:40:24 -0500

Seriously thanks for the laugh!.... I'm picturing all kinds of mayhem.

Response by PV2 William Travis made Mar 16 at 2017 3:17 PM

PV2 William Travis — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 15:17:41 -0400

Shit would probably get done right for a change

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Apr 20 at 2017 5:44 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 17:44:39 -0400

Ha! Party!!!

Response by PFC William Adkins made Apr 22 at 2017 9:11 PM

PFC William Adkins — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 21:11:21 -0400

Everything would get done in a timely fashion lol

Response by PFC Randy Kittelson made May 9 at 2017 6:30 PM

PFC Randy Kittelson — Tue, 09 May 2017 18:30:16 -0400

The only thing I would have changed is eliminating unit based PT. Moved to capability based system focusing on development instead of morale.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 15 at 2017 2:52 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 May 2017 14:52:47 -0400

They do.
Nowadays at least

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SihQghhTg4

BASIC Training (Week 1) 1966 VS 1996 VS 2016

Response by PVT Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2017 12:01 PM

PVT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 May 2017 12:01:30 -0400

Well, for starters once that day's work is finished we wouldn't be sitting at the company for hours doing nothing. I wouldn't teach "if you can't see the target don't shoot." At one training exercise and the bitch at the men for doing just that. There's a lot more minuscule things people would change, but those are the top two that are a problem at my unit.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 20 at 2017 12:24 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 May 2017 12:24:35 -0400

Why doesn't it hurt when you crush beer cans on your head?

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2017 11:12 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 23:12:09 -0400

We would be like the british. LOL

Response by Pvt Ron Gaston made Jun 11 at 2017 2:14 AM

Pvt Ron Gaston — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 02:14:25 -0400

Keep my mouth shut and opinions to myself.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2017 11:10 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:10:44 -0400

Honestly, it would be very innovative and more enjoyable. Not saying it would be more productive though. Me coming in as a older PVT it was easier to lead and have the knowledge to make the right decisions but it's rare to have that at that rank. War would be totally different I'd imagine.. Don't even wanna get into what a sideshow that would be but I'd imagine after the 1st war those PVT would smarten up really fast!

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2018 10:21 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:21:40 -0500

I'm not saying it would be a bad thing but I've met some privates that are about as dumb as a box of fucking rocks and I wouldn't want them being in charge

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 18 at 2022 9:36 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:36:34 -0500

Sometimes experience outshines rank. Imma just leave this here