SSG (ret) William Martin 72901 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&lt;p&gt;Now for something a little less serious - These policies do not exist and I hope will never exist.&amp;nbsp; The whole point is to create a new rule that is so ridiculous and so reasonable that it would be real by a single stroke of a U.S. Government Skillcraft pen black ink type 1ea.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I will go first:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. The CG at a certain Army installation has banned the sale of violent video games at the PX and all stores on post.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. A 1SG at a certain Army unit has banned the wear of &quot;skinny&quot; jeans by enlisted members in his unit.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Service members can not &quot;spike&quot; their hair when in civilians clothes and off duty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. The CG at a certain Army installation has banned Hello Kitty vinyl stickers holding fire arms displayed on automobiles.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&#39;s pretty easy.&amp;nbsp; The more ridiculousness you can think&amp;nbsp;of the better.&lt;/p&gt; 2014-03-10T11:46:43-04:00 SSG (ret) William Martin 72901

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>&lt;p&gt;Now for something a little less serious - These policies do not exist and I hope will never exist.&amp;nbsp; The whole point is to create a new rule that is so ridiculous and so reasonable that it would be real by a single stroke of a U.S. Government Skillcraft pen black ink type 1ea.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I will go first:&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. The CG at a certain Army installation has banned the sale of violent video games at the PX and all stores on post.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. A 1SG at a certain Army unit has banned the wear of &quot;skinny&quot; jeans by enlisted members in his unit.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Service members can not &quot;spike&quot; their hair when in civilians clothes and off duty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. The CG at a certain Army installation has banned Hello Kitty vinyl stickers holding fire arms displayed on automobiles.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It&#39;s pretty easy.&amp;nbsp; The more ridiculousness you can think&amp;nbsp;of the better.&lt;/p&gt;

2014-03-10T11:46:43-04:00 2014-03-10T11:46:43-04:00 SFC James Baber 78614

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>SSG Martin,</p><p><br></p><p>What is sad and funny at the same time, is I remember a time back in the 80s at my first duty station in Sill, that #3 was actually a post CDR policy for any establishment on post for Soldiers who were off-duty.</p><p><br></p><p>There was also a policy that banned the wearing of speedo's at the installation pool or at the lake near Mt. Scott on Ft Sill as well.</p><p><br></p><p>I also remember after Desert Storm that most installation banned thong bathing suits which were very popular in the late 80s as well, not a ridiculous one but it was put into effect Army wide for a few years until the craze just fizzled out.</p>

2014-03-18T20:31:13-04:00 2014-03-18T20:31:13-04:00 SSgt Private RallyPoint Member 78656

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>No stepping on cracks during the hours of 8am and 5pm.    </p><p><br></p><p>No generators during power outages.</p><p><br></p><p>No whispering in Spanish.</p><p><br></p><p>No texting while driving a tank.</p><p><br></p><p>The part in the middle of your hair must be aligned with your gig-line,  no exceptions.</p>

2014-03-18T21:02:56-04:00 2014-03-18T21:02:56-04:00 PO1 Private RallyPoint Member 78659

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush 'er down

2014-03-18T21:05:12-04:00 2014-03-18T21:05:12-04:00 SFC Michael Hasbun 78698

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1) The Army is forcing people to wear PT belts while wearing uniforms that were designed to be seen in low light conditions.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;2) The Army won&#39;t let Soldiers put their hands in their pockets, even if it&#39;s really cold.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;3) The ability to run from the enemy is more important to promotion chances than your ability to use your weapon.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;4) We are going to promote people without testing them to see if they know their job.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;5) We are going to combat suicides by forcing to sit through enough Powerpoint training that they&#39;ll WANT to kill themselves by the end of it.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Wouldn&#39;t it be crazy if any of that were true!&lt;/div&gt;

2014-03-18T21:46:38-04:00 2014-03-18T21:46:38-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 78798

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No sign of happiness

2014-03-18T23:28:14-04:00 2014-03-18T23:28:14-04:00 LTC Yinon Weiss 78816

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. Speed limit is lowered to 5 MPH everywhere in observation of driving safety.&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;2. PT Belt must be worn while walking around off duty - anywhere.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;3. For security purposes, all installation gates will be closed except for one gate during peak morning and evening traffic hours.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;4. To prevent excessive use of cell phones, and to prove a point, mobile phones can only be used while physically connected to a land line.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;5. For OPSEC purposes, service members will not be able to fly an American flag on their home.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;6. In order to ensure that unit personnel files are up to date, all sensitive administrative info must be lost or destroyed at least once every 6 months, therefore ensuring files get updated at least twice a year with the most current information.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

2014-03-18T23:49:50-04:00 2014-03-18T23:49:50-04:00 SSG Robert Burns 78823

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>2LT's saluting 1LT's.  Insanity.

2014-03-18T23:55:43-04:00 2014-03-18T23:55:43-04:00 SSG Robert Burns 78824

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. &amp;nbsp;POV&#39;s in the unit parking lot must be &quot;on line&quot;.&lt;div&gt;2. &amp;nbsp;You must dispatch your POV over the weekend and keep a mileage record.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;3. &amp;nbsp;Due to financial cuts, it&#39;s no longer enough to collect the brass after the range, you must also dig up the slugs.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;4. &amp;nbsp;If you forget your PT belt you must share with your first line supervisor during the run. &amp;nbsp;(I actually came up with that and did it....hilarious)&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;5. &amp;nbsp;No trays allowed in the DFAC to save money. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;6. &amp;nbsp;Article 15 for falling out of fun run.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;7. &amp;nbsp;No cadence calling on the right foot.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;8. &amp;nbsp;You must post one Rally Point topic per week.&lt;/div&gt;

2014-03-18T23:56:52-04:00 2014-03-18T23:56:52-04:00 MSG Private RallyPoint Member 78836

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1.) All tobacco products to include dip/chew, and cigarettes will not be authorized during duty hours or field exercises.<br><br>2.) Due to the lack professional haircuts, all male Soldiers will be required to have their heads clean shaved at all times.<br><br>3.) Mustaches are no longer authorized.<br><br>4.) CQ &amp; Staff Duty personnel will be required to wear the Army Service Uniform while on duty.<br><br>5.) FLU Shots will be given twice a year to every Soldier.<br><br>6.) The consumption of Energy Drinks and Caffeine is no longer authorized during the duty day or field exercises.<br><br>7.) Dark lens eyepro &amp; sun glasses are not authorized for wear while in uniform. <br>

2014-03-19T00:13:37-04:00 2014-03-19T00:13:37-04:00 1SG(P) Private RallyPoint Member 78838

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The old 24th INFANTRY Division had a "No Ranger School" policy.  Got the slots, wouldn't spend the cash.<br>

2014-03-19T00:13:48-04:00 2014-03-19T00:13:48-04:00 SSG James Doherty 78897

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>Due to budget restraints:</p><p>POV's must now be utilized for all field exercises.</p><p>POV's will be armored incase of deployment.</p><p>POV's are now on the packing list for all deployments.</p><p>POV's will be transported to deployed locations at the expense of the owner.</p>

2014-03-19T02:56:30-04:00 2014-03-19T02:56:30-04:00 SSG (ret) William Martin 78909

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>New rule by the BN CDR: soldiers under the age of 25 will not own or drive turbo charged vehicles due to safety concerns of young Joes and their stupid fast cars.<div><br></div><div>New rule #2: all SMs will turn over their passwords to their Facebook pages over the S2 for "OPSEC" reasons.</div><div><br></div><div>New rule #3: all SMs who have a membership in the NRA will be out on a terrorist/ work violence watch list.</div>

2014-03-19T06:07:04-04:00 2014-03-19T06:07:04-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 78966

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>#1 if you talk on your cell phone while in uniform you must face the north, don't know which way north is, you shouldn't be on your cell phone.</p><p><br></p><p>#2 All POV colors will be of good taste, according to AR 670-1 bright and non-traditional color vehicles will be impounded by the MPs</p><p><br></p><p>#3 When in the presence of a officer, if enlisted you must stand directly of the officer do a half right face and go to parade rest, when called upon in a conversation, attention - half left face - and speak. </p><p><br></p><p>#4 Due to budget cuts SMs who provide money for fuel for any military vehicle will be provided an extra main course at dinner, and allowed one free night per month at the nearest holiday inn express</p>

2014-03-19T08:45:57-04:00 2014-03-19T08:45:57-04:00 SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member 79448

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. All junior enlisted will be forced to wear a pt belt and rape whistle, whilst being within earshot of a senior nco while on post<div>2. Due to budget restraints, wreckers will not be utilized by mobile units, less absolutely mandatory. When dispatched, the operators will be charged a non-reimbursement fee and must fill up the newly emptied fuel tank on their own dime and time</div><div>3. All enlisted must not smile in uniform. Ever.</div><div>4. All units; active, guard, reserve, or otherwise will wear full battle-rattle when on leave or home station drills.</div><div>5. To reduce DUI's; alcohol is no longer permitted on post, and soldiers will be screened before, after, and during while on duty.</div><div>6. Helmets must be worn whenever one is in a moving vehicle while on post; including, but not limited to; tanks, trucks, lmtv, lhs, hmvee, bus, POV's, bicycles, etc...</div><div>7. Failing to salute an officer, even during pt, will result in an automatic ART.15 and counseling</div><div>8. Due to budget cuts; fines of any kind will be double withing the next year and will rise an additional 15% every year thereafter.</div><div>9. Soliders will not be payed till a month after end of duty; and in increments of 25% over the course of 4 years after.  </div>

2014-03-19T17:31:46-04:00 2014-03-19T17:31:46-04:00 LTC David B. 79547

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1-Bikinis or 2-piece bathing suits are no longer allowed on post. Females must wear a one piece that completely covers the buttocks and has the curtain in front for modesty. Males must wear a one piece that could either be the same as females or resemble "baggy shorts" not tight, and not see-through when wet.....again, for modesty. It's also preferable that males wear a brown or white t-shirt when swimming so not to subject females to the naked upper male body.<div><br /><br><div>2-Cats &amp; dogs are no longer allowed as pets in post housing. Costs of fair wear and tear have increased to unacceptable levels and require this cost-saving measure.</div><br /><div><br></div><br /><div>3-Units must provide their own copy and print capability if they decide they want it. Copiers, printers, and the supplies for each will not be purchased with government funds.....again, a cost-saving measure.</div><br /><div><br></div><br /><div>4-Child care will no longer be provided on post. Since there is no equal offset for Soldiers without children, it's felt this is the fair and equitable solution....but also a cost-saving measure.</div><br /></div><div><br></div><div>5-POVs are no longer allowed for use on post with 1 exception; commissary shopping. This will increase the exercise level of everyone and reduce traffic accidents, DUIs, and carbon emissions.</div>

2014-03-19T19:37:38-04:00 2014-03-19T19:37:38-04:00 SFC Jonathan M. 79548

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><br /><br /><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal">Spouses of service members (male and female) would have to<br />be counseled by the military spouse. If dual military, the senior member will<br />conduct counseling. Performance of spouse will be recorded on a counseling form<br />and substandard performance will be brought up your chain of command.  Divorces can be initiated and processed by<br />your chain of command if it is in the best interest of the military. Your chain<br />of command can also make the determination to bar you from remarrying (for the<br />duration of your military career), if they find probable cause.</p><br /><br /><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal">I was joking to someone about this a few years ago……this is<br />the real short version.</p><br /><br />

2014-03-19T19:37:58-04:00 2014-03-19T19:37:58-04:00 SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member 79733

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>My apologies, I'm not creative enough to come up with any good ones, however, are we sure this post is a good idea? There may be a good idea fairy sitting on someone higher ups shoulder checking this out for new policies to impose. Sadly, most of these asinine policies seem so close to reality. I'm laughing reservedly, thinking, someone may take this and run with it.

2014-03-20T00:10:16-04:00 2014-03-20T00:10:16-04:00 WO1 Private RallyPoint Member 79871

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I started telling Soldiers this week that theres a $10k bonus when you get your first good conduct medal lol. Had a couple of them going for a few days...

2014-03-20T06:54:12-04:00 2014-03-20T06:54:12-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 79886

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>#1: All soldiers E4 and below be required to check in with the units staff duty desk twice a day (once am, and once pm) to ensure that they are staying within the base mileage radius.<br><br>#2: All soldiers E6 and below be required to attend an annual board of their MOS peers (but not those in the same battalion) for the purpose of ensuring MOS competency remains high.<br><br>#3: If a company commander fails to arrive at the morning PT formation on time, it will become policy for the 1SG to take temporary command of the company, up to and including the right to conduct corrective physical training for the delinquent officer.<br><br>#4: In off duty, social situations, Call of Duty rank will supersede actual military rank.<br><br>#5: Completion of WLC entitles a junior enlisted the courtesy of of all other non graduates to stand at parade rest when addressing a graduate.<br><br>If I think up any more ridiculousness I'll add to this, but this has been a fun intellectual game to play for the past fifteen or so minutes.<br>

2014-03-20T07:29:44-04:00 2014-03-20T07:29:44-04:00 SSG (ret) William Martin 79926

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>1. JROTC students will be saluted.</p><p>2. Enlisted SMs must bow to officers.</p>

2014-03-20T08:33:59-04:00 2014-03-20T08:33:59-04:00 MAJ Private RallyPoint Member 94522

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. PT belts will be worn when off duty and when on leave.<div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);"><br></div><div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);">2. Defensive driving course will be required for any off-post soldier operating a riding mower. If the lawn is greater than 1/2 acre, the Soldier must file a travel plan in T.R.I.P.S. before mowing.</div><div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);"><br></div><div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);">3.  Eyebrow hairs will not exceed 2 millimeters in length and will conform to A, B, and C lines.  </div><div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);"><br></div><div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);">4. The Patrol Cap will be replaced by a piece of black wool that cannot be placed on the head with one hand, requires shaving, and absorbs heat like a Shamwow. (Just kidding, the Army would never do that...)</div><div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);"><br></div><div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);"><br></div><div style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 248);"><br></div>

2014-04-05T20:47:37-04:00 2014-04-05T20:47:37-04:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 111390

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. Before every meal Soldiers must recite the Soldier's Creed.<br /><br />2. Before NCODP every NCO will recite the NCO Creed.<br /><br />3. In order to track every Soldier for accountability purposes every Soldier must swipe their CAC when they enter each building and room and when they leave.<br /><br />4. To save money all Soldiers must turn off all electricity and run "green" generators what were just developed to power the buildings for three days a week.<br /><br />5. All DONSA and pay day activities will be cancelled to save money; whilst nobody can provide justification of how it will do just that.<br /><br />6. Companies will have to provide their own wifi for the units.<br /><br />7. The Army will develop seven different uniforms to wear for each day as to ensure that everyone knows what day it is.<br /><br />8. Stateside every Soldier will wear gas mask on their left leg every other Thursday.

2014-04-25T19:47:31-04:00 2014-04-25T19:47:31-04:00 CPT Private RallyPoint Member 213118

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I have to say I agree with the 1SG and the skinny jeans. Just think of the medical cost when the soldiers find out they have caused irrevocable damage to their reproductive organs.

2014-08-22T13:48:20-04:00 2014-08-22T13:48:20-04:00 SSG Kevin McCulley 213585

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Done pilots can get a medal that rates high than the bronze star.

2014-08-22T20:49:11-04:00 2014-08-22T20:49:11-04:00 CPT Jacob Swartout 213602

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The CG's new policy is that all military personnel (regardless of rank and position) on post will have a Camelbak to prevent becoming a heat casualty. They will drink water from it all day.

2014-08-22T20:58:09-04:00 2014-08-22T20:58:09-04:00 MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca 213612

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm going to steal one from "SGT Bilko", I want my name mowed into the parade field lawn on my birthday.

2014-08-22T21:02:30-04:00 2014-08-22T21:02:30-04:00 MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca 213618

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Any SM can wear any camo duty uniform from any branch, so long as the correct rank and branch of service tapes are used. "So let it be written...So let it be done."

2014-08-22T21:05:24-04:00 2014-08-22T21:05:24-04:00 SSG (ret) William Martin 213632

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>All units will be issued a highly specialized and trained Chimpanzee by MTOE for day to day tasks and in the evening, the chimpanzee will go home with the 1SG. One detail to that rule, the Chimpanzee will NEVER hold or handle a fire arm or be allowed near fire arms with ammunition near. I saw that one video. Also, the Chimpanzee will be one rank higher than the handler.

2014-08-22T21:14:15-04:00 2014-08-22T21:14:15-04:00 LTC Paul Labrador 213640

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Actually, except for #1, I would actually support all of those....

2014-08-22T21:20:27-04:00 2014-08-22T21:20:27-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 213666

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Army, in an effort to pander to each individual, will change it's hair policy every two weeks to allow Soldiers the ability to wear faddish hairstyles. This will serve to keep all CSMs gainfully employed beyond their normal scope of keeping Soldiers off the grass.

2014-08-22T21:46:26-04:00 2014-08-22T21:46:26-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 213679

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The "Brony Patch" is not authorized with wear of Army uniform.<br />The reflective belt cannot be substituted for subdued tan ACU belt.<br />"Bling" is not an authorized color for female fingernails.

2014-08-22T21:55:05-04:00 2014-08-22T21:55:05-04:00 SSG Keith Evans 213731

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>1. Army camo patterns will change every five years, to keep the enemy guessing. <br />2. To present a professional image, no Soldier in uniform will smile during photographs.<br />3. The Nominative CSM position will hold an officers commission for the duration of the nominative tour. SM's in these positions will be afforded a hand salute, as will their spouses.

2014-08-22T22:27:57-04:00 2014-08-22T22:27:57-04:00 CPT Jacob Swartout 213740

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>CG puts out a policy letter listing all fast food restaurants are off limits until further notice. These restaurants will be permitted to eat in again once body fat percentages decrease in all units.

2014-08-22T22:33:38-04:00 2014-08-22T22:33:38-04:00 1LT Nick Kidwell 213875

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Effective Immediately: Any derelict POVs on post will be impounded and used as mounted gunnery targets. For the purposes of this directive, the term &quot;derelict&quot; will refer to a vehicle that a) has not been in functional order for over three (3) months, b) has not been or cannot be licensed/registered according to the DMV local to the post, and/or c) the post CSM has deemed the vehicle to be a certified piece of crap and he just wants to shoot it.

2014-08-23T00:03:56-04:00 2014-08-23T00:03:56-04:00 SSG (ret) William Martin 214050

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Due to low recruiting requirement, all new recruits must possess a bachelor's degree

2014-08-23T03:27:00-04:00 2014-08-23T03:27:00-04:00 PO1 Private RallyPoint Member 214120

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>50 shades of camo is THE ONLY makeup authorized on base. That includes for dependents<br /><br />Depending on spousal rank, dependents must salute officers (or more senior officers) as well<br /><br />Dependents must participate in a dependent PFT consisting of formation run with other dependents in order to live on base

2014-08-23T07:32:01-04:00 2014-08-23T07:32:01-04:00 SSG (ret) William Martin 249174

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Army will now issue power generators to units for field use to save money on fuel because the generators will be powered by class 2 deposits. 1SGs will in courage Soldiers to poo their problems away.

2014-09-20T21:37:29-04:00 2014-09-20T21:37:29-04:00 SSG Private RallyPoint Member 249178

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I like #2 and #3 in the original post...

2014-09-20T21:43:04-04:00 2014-09-20T21:43:04-04:00 SGT Private RallyPoint Member 3910308

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="24526" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/24526-ssg-ret-william-martin">SSG (ret) William Martin</a> - The Army will not require civilian personnel to salute military personnel. <br /><br />As crazy as that would be, the Army not requiring a civilian to salute, that is sadly a real regulation. <br /><br />“AR 600-25, ch 1-5 (g). Civilian personnel, to include civilian guards, are not required to render the hand salute to military personnel or other civilian personnel.” <br /><br />As worded, it seems like a high ranking someone’s spouse got her tail feathers all ruffled when a civilian gate guard didn’t salute her. And made an issue of it. Loudly enough, but lost hard enough, to the point where it had to become a regulation to end the matter. <br /><br />And while while it’s awkwardly worded, seemingly informing civilians of what they already know (and what the Army really has no authority to regulate, civilian customs and courtesies) the message is clear. ‘Soldiers; don’t expect salutes from civilians. Even the gate guards.”

2018-08-25T18:38:14-04:00 2018-08-25T18:38:14-04:00 SPC Craig Hashimoto 4323473

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>PT belts and saluting officers downrange...

2019-01-28T11:31:03-05:00 2019-01-28T11:31:03-05:00 LTC Private RallyPoint Member 5175094

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>all E4 and below MUST take 2 weeks R&amp;R leave during deployment. Our company CO tried to pull that one our last deployment and the BN CO was going to back him up. I had several soldiers complain to me about it because they wanted to save their leave for when we got home. I called them out on it and, after nearly being counselled for &quot;undermining command authority&quot;, got it rescinded with one simple phone call to JAG....

2019-10-28T12:48:32-04:00 2019-10-28T12:48:32-04:00 2014-03-10T11:46:43-04:00