https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:19:04 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> SPC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:19:04 -0400 2018-06-15T23:19:04-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3715668&urlhash=3715668 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Open door policy. Otherwise, buy a new one. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:20:43 -0400 2018-06-15T23:20:43-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3715669&urlhash=3715669 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Were you authorized to have a phone? SGT Joseph Gunderson Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:21:28 -0400 2018-06-15T23:21:28-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3715721&urlhash=3715721 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do all the norms, call, locator etc. ask the NCO(student or cadre) what he plans to do. If the response is not correct bring it up to the Platoon Sgt. You will need to have proof. Thank you for your service. CSM Darieus ZaGara Fri, 15 Jun 2018 23:49:43 -0400 2018-06-15T23:49:43-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3716043&urlhash=3716043 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You need to reported. An investigation will be opened and if he is responsible He will be charged. Or you can talk to the NCO and explain that you need your phone back or the replacement. SGM Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 16 Jun 2018 06:45:43 -0400 2018-06-16T06:45:43-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3716526&urlhash=3716526 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Turn them in. It&#39;s probably not the first time. When I first arrived at boot camp, a receiving Drill Instructor was busted for stealing and selling recruits&#39; personal effects, shoes specifically. Cpl Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 16 Jun 2018 10:55:30 -0400 2018-06-16T10:55:30-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3716562&urlhash=3716562 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. If he took your phone then you probably were out of line at the time. 2. Several phones in a box, box lost- maybe they just don&#39;t want you to have your phone back right now. 3. Do you have a locator app on it?. 4. Ask the NCO to either return the phone or verify that it is still secure. If he can&#39;t do that, THEN report it to a higher NCO in your chain for action. SGM Bill Frazer Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:11:55 -0400 2018-06-16T11:11:55-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3716575&urlhash=3716575 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Sue the bastard!!! SCPO Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 16 Jun 2018 11:16:41 -0400 2018-06-16T11:16:41-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3716834&urlhash=3716834 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Did the SGT in question expressly said that he lost your phone? Bring the issue up to your AIT Platoon SGT/Drill Sergeant and possibly your unit 1SG (through the Open Door Policy). SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:10:10 -0400 2018-06-16T13:10:10-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3717491&urlhash=3717491 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If this is a personal phone, it will be more difficult to address (no one is signed for it). You need to complete a sworn statement, and engage the CO via the open door policy. Understand however you are a junior Soldier in a school house setting. In such circumstances, cadre will usually be given the benefit of the doubt over you. You&#39;ll have to determine personally just how much time/effort/money this course of action is worth to you before going down the rabbit hole. If you make an accusation, at a minimum, the CO will have to question you and the NCO, obtain sworn statements, and conduct an internal investigation. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 16 Jun 2018 17:07:46 -0400 2018-06-16T17:07:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3719119&urlhash=3719119 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If the cell phone was ordered surrendered due to unit or installation policy, the unit should have a procedure in place to protect the individuals&#39; property until it is returned. In this case, you can submit a claim against the government for reimbursement. If the &quot;confiscation&quot; was not in accordance with established policy, you have a complaint against the NCO who demanded its surrender. 1SG Charles Hunter Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:15:08 -0400 2018-06-17T10:15:08-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3719705&urlhash=3719705 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is sad on so many levels. What have we become? SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 17 Jun 2018 14:26:13 -0400 2018-06-17T14:26:13-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3720505&urlhash=3720505 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I may have missed it but was it your Platoon Sergeant, or one of the CQ NCOs that took it? You’ve been provided the best advice already in using the open door policy if you don’t get an answer on a solution. I was an instructor in your BN and there were policies for both the Platoon Sergeants and CQ NCOs about confiscation and storage of unauthorized personal property. If they’ve failed to secure your phone then something will have to be worked out. 1SG Jeremy Evans Sun, 17 Jun 2018 20:50:49 -0400 2018-06-17T20:50:49-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3720579&urlhash=3720579 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Did you receive a confiscation form or receipt. If not on paper it didn&#39;t happen. SPC Michael Dillon Sun, 17 Jun 2018 21:30:29 -0400 2018-06-17T21:30:29-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3733976&urlhash=3733976 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Ask him using military bearing, for an update or what’s his plan of action will be in the event they don’t find your phone. Always try to solve at the lowest level first (less paperwork, and BS on everyone). The NCO lost/misplaced the phones and it’s his job to find it. On another note during the duty day at AIT just leave that shit alone and secured in your room, I personally feel it’s a distraction to have it during the duty days, and believe me many more times in your military career you will most likely not be able to access your cell phone (IE, deployments, training exercises, etc). I’m not saying you shouldn’t keep asking about your phone, because he shouldn’t have lost it in the first place. I am saying take not having your phone as a learning experience for the future. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:55:52 -0400 2018-06-22T15:55:52-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3753658&urlhash=3753658 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The NCO who took your phone should’ve provided you with a DA 2062 Hand Receipt. If not, it might be difficult to prove he took it and lost it. Do everything you can think of to locate it. If no results, report through CoC at the lowest level and work up. SPC Bryce Ward Fri, 29 Jun 2018 13:35:31 -0400 2018-06-29T13:35:31-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3867803&urlhash=3867803 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Its obvious your phone got taken away because you where not suppose to have it but that is not the important part right now. If you actually are sure and have confirmed that your Phone is lost, you should report to a higher NCO. SGT Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:34:22 -0400 2018-08-10T05:34:22-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3913656&urlhash=3913656 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Deleted by poster. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 26 Aug 2018 23:32:57 -0400 2018-08-26T23:32:57-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3921320&urlhash=3921320 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is first of all a sad state of affairs that young Soldiers have to have their phones confiscated. A terrible sign of the times, as we start to see true phone addiction. If the phone was confiscated by your NCO, he/she took on the responsibility for the phone. If it can&#39;t be found and the NCO refuses to replace it, you absolutely need to take it up to the next higher level. BLUF: someone may owe you a replacement. COL Thom Brooks Wed, 29 Aug 2018 18:12:14 -0400 2018-08-29T18:12:14-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3925825&urlhash=3925825 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The fact that you had a phone in AIT blows my mind. I don&#39;t recall tradoc allowing phones during Basic and AIT but I went to ft knox where a phone was pay phone for 7 seconds for 17 weeks ... The good ole days SGT Jason Daniels Fri, 31 Aug 2018 11:16:51 -0400 2018-08-31T11:16:51-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3927608&urlhash=3927608 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Apologize to the NCO for making a nuisance of yourself and creating a distraction.Then assure him that it won’t happen again.Then ask if he will trust you with the phone now. SGT Larry Cooper Fri, 31 Aug 2018 23:53:18 -0400 2018-08-31T23:53:18-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3939961&urlhash=3939961 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Anyone complaining about cell phones in BCT/AIT has obviously been disconnected from TRADOC for the past 10 years.<br /><br />Anyone saying you deserved it or were deserving of having a NCO steal your property, is probably a shitty Leader themselves.<br /><br />I hope by now this has been rectified, but if it hasn&#39;t, you need to bring this up to your CO, BN, or even BDE CDR.<br /><br />As a former Drill Sergeant I can tell you that MANY of those AIT SGTs/PSGs were poor examples of what Leaders should be ...and they have DEFINITELY been found guilty of pulling shady tricks on new Soldiers.<br /><br />Bottomline, be well versed in your rights. Visit JAG or IG if need be. I&#39;m all about doing what your told and taking your phones the entire time you&#39;re training ...but I will NEVER get on board with stealing from Soldiers.<br /><br />Wrong is wrong. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:05:17 -0400 2018-09-05T19:05:17-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3941050&urlhash=3941050 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just to be clear you had your phone at AIT and you are allowed to access to the internet? Where was this? CPL David Rice Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:04:54 -0400 2018-09-06T08:04:54-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=3945216&urlhash=3945216 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Embrace the suck cupcake! CW3 Tim McCarthy Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:20:46 -0400 2018-09-07T15:20:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=4286934&urlhash=4286934 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>So what ever happened? Any resolution updates? MSG Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:21:44 -0500 2019-01-14T18:21:44-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=4287330&urlhash=4287330 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go to your post claims office and file a claim. MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:03:48 -0500 2019-01-14T21:03:48-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=4514623&urlhash=4514623 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Tell the next higher Sergeant. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:02:02 -0400 2019-04-04T18:02:02-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=4748402&urlhash=4748402 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Go to the IG. But if you were in formation and it went off then blow it off. You were a jerk CW4 Craig Urban Mon, 24 Jun 2019 11:19:07 -0400 2019-06-24T11:19:07-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=5135145&urlhash=5135145 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Learn to live without a cell phone attached to your body. The Greeks, Romans, English, and pre-1970&#39;s America built empires without a single cell phone. What value does your cell phone add to your military service? LTJG Richard Bruce Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:46:08 -0400 2019-10-16T19:46:08-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-should-i-do-after-a-sergeant-at-my-ait-company-took-my-phone-and-lost-it?n=5709134&urlhash=5709134 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Buy a New one. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:55:33 -0400 2020-03-27T16:55:33-04:00 2018-06-15T23:19:04-04:00