Posted on May 5, 2016
What would you do if you knew a MAJ submitted a fraudulent DA Form 705 APFT & DA Form 5500 Body Composition in a packet?
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Here is a point of reference:
Two female Soldiers >40 years old:
Soldier A - 63” tall 126 lbs. Body Composition Tape: 26% Army Wellness Center Pod: 27%
Soldier B - 64” tall 173 lbs. Body Composition Tape: 25% Army Wellness Center Pod: Refused
Discuss.....
Here is a point of reference:
Two female Soldiers >40 years old:
Soldier A - 63” tall 126 lbs. Body Composition Tape: 26% Army Wellness Center Pod: 27%
Soldier B - 64” tall 173 lbs. Body Composition Tape: 25% Army Wellness Center Pod: Refused
Discuss.....
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I would evaluate the situation like this, did the person recently have a medical issue that would allow this? If the answer is no, take it up with the commander. If the answer is yes figure out a way to get the person in the best shape possible for their condition. You are the moral compass of your organization.
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SFC Vital,
Excellent point. As Leader we are the moral compass of our unit. Hypothetically say there was no medical problem, but just gluttony. What would you do now?
Excellent point. As Leader we are the moral compass of our unit. Hypothetically say there was no medical problem, but just gluttony. What would you do now?
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SFC Casimir Vital
Timeline, deadline, diet, exercise, and solid documentation. Putting everyone in the position that the line must be toed.
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CSM, go to the S3 training NCOIC ... That will be the individual that can confirm authenticity of the 705 or the 5500 series results. I for one can say that if I had doubts about anything that I had to input, I required the individual and the tester/taper to sign a statement to the effect that it is true and false reporting would result in either NJP or UCMJ
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SFC,
That is a good idea. Insert wrench here. say Hypothetically the S3 was in on it. Then what you do?
That is a good idea. Insert wrench here. say Hypothetically the S3 was in on it. Then what you do?
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CSM (Join to see) - CSM, As the BN S3 NCOIC, I saw, and corrected many issues like this. If the S3 was in on it as you suggest, then everyone involved are subject to NJP at the minimum ... and then a audit of all training records and source documents pertaining to DTMS input and contact DTMS super user for a historical printout of actual records for the Soldier in question (the printout logs the individual that actually does the input) once you have the information in hand, then proceed with maximum punishment against those in question. Side note, I will state that I personally know a SGM that was "requested to retire" for attemping to intimidate me into doing exactly what this thread is about. Best of luck CSM, as I have always looked at it, loss of integrity should equal loss of position or career
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Report him. I trusted my officers, but I always believed my NCOs when they reported this kind of thing. (And yes, it did happen.
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Sir, if it continues the cycle of breeding more integrity issues escalate and worsen. Of course, as Leaders we must address these issues head on and never let them fester. I guess my optimistic side was hoping it wasn't so widespread even though I suspected it was. Sir with a heavy heart, the posts are proving it is a metastasized cancer in our organization.
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CSM Jane Baldwin...we must report the situattion along with all supporting evidence. I've witnessed situations thorughout my years where someone did not report something and later on, by a separate investigation was brought in front of their superiors to explain. Some individuals received GOMARs, LORs, UCMJ, etc. No what the perceived outcome, we are obligated as US Soldiers to do the right thing. Period.
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SFC Ewing, Here is a book I recommend for your development:
"Why Are We Bad at Picking Good Leaders?" by Jeffrey Cohn and Jay Moran
You can find the new and used books on amazon.
"Why Are We Bad at Picking Good Leaders?" by Jeffrey Cohn and Jay Moran
You can find the new and used books on amazon.
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You are spot on in a perfect world. Some Soldiers have been doing these integrity violations for a while and allowed to act with impunity. It is unfortunate that others help them, too.
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When I was a 1SG for a BDE HHC, it wasn't a major but the CoC must get involved. Retest and re-weight are in order with the Senior Command involved.
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Depends on command climate! Although reporting fraud is the right answer, it's not always the practical one. In the 1990s, California National Guard adjutant general, MAJ. Gen. Bob Thrasher, took his P.T. Test in front of state media, scored by an Army Fitness Trainer in response to criticism that part-time soldiers weren't as fit as full time troops. This changed the command climate in California that Thrasher was serious about two PT test and weigh in policy--one dinostic and one for record. It also set a trend of a fit Cal Guard until about 2005 when the command climate changed.
With a more toxic climate, senior ranking officers are often excused from PT(some being excused for five years), overweight generals are unchallenged--but obviously overweight, and double standards exist for NCOs and officers. One honest NCO filed an IG complaint against a general promotable resulting in consequences for the NCO, and an attempt by the adjutant general to grant "amnesty" for the offendinfpg colonel--that the Army rejected.
One must think of their family and career to risk such wrath. However, it appears there again be a story here given the fact that the Army blocked promotion for the New Jersey Adjutant general until he passed the fitness, height, and weight standards awhile back. (I think it took him two years). Perhaps it time to provide whistle blower protection to consciousness NCOs and junior officers to report fraud as well as a media investigation, or maybe congressional Research Report, challenging senior leader fitness, to pressure a command fitness climate. Under Thrasher, he sent the message that he would not ask his troops to do anything he didn't expect himself.
This discourages fraud, and encourages those wanting to live the Army Values.
With a more toxic climate, senior ranking officers are often excused from PT(some being excused for five years), overweight generals are unchallenged--but obviously overweight, and double standards exist for NCOs and officers. One honest NCO filed an IG complaint against a general promotable resulting in consequences for the NCO, and an attempt by the adjutant general to grant "amnesty" for the offendinfpg colonel--that the Army rejected.
One must think of their family and career to risk such wrath. However, it appears there again be a story here given the fact that the Army blocked promotion for the New Jersey Adjutant general until he passed the fitness, height, and weight standards awhile back. (I think it took him two years). Perhaps it time to provide whistle blower protection to consciousness NCOs and junior officers to report fraud as well as a media investigation, or maybe congressional Research Report, challenging senior leader fitness, to pressure a command fitness climate. Under Thrasher, he sent the message that he would not ask his troops to do anything he didn't expect himself.
This discourages fraud, and encourages those wanting to live the Army Values.
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Sir, you are a very, very wise man. I am thankful every day that I survived the wild fires. I crawled away crispy, but alive.
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Sir, you get extra bonus points, Aim – Hit. You definitely get a smiley face. :)
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Fry that fat College girl. I worked so hard to stay on my game. I bet she would burn a soldier down in a blink of an eye over the fat boy shit. I dominated fitness but was a big guy and took a lot of crap over it. Bun baby burn.
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MSgt Bradley, I am sure we are not allowed to deep fry someone. Although, we set the example with integrity as our foundation. Leaders must enforce standards and hold Soldiers accountable for their actions no matter what.
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If you got no joy through the chain of Command, report it to the proponent of the packet.
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