What would you do if your CSM was ignoring uniform and grooming standards? (CSM Flournoy)

so what happened in the end?

Sadly saw many examples of standards so high they were doubled while serving and even as a retiree. Addressed what I could (usually got told to take a flying leap or pound sand) and tried to soldier on regardless of the outcome.

Guess she never got Her head down with a wrench working on a Power-Pack...laffs....MilitantCrip

A Failure of Leadership.

Sp4 Byron Skinner I can't disagree with CMS Michael Poll. I can only add that Immediate action should be made to remove this CSM for the unit and to have her fill out retirement papers.

Back in my day, if on Bde staff, I would have a word with the Bde XO, if in the Bns, perhaps a word with Bn Cdr or Bn SGM. But I'm sure they would already know.

If this happened like the soldier says it did, the CSM should be hit HARD, I am talking hit Big League.....

Spotted a MCPO wearing long sleeve wash khaki aboard NAVBASE San Diego with anchors on incorrectly. Had no problem calling him out on the issue. Instead of doing the right thing and saying "thank you, Senior" and letting me correct the problem, he said it wasn't a big deal and left. I followed him back to his command and let a member of his mess know.

Would counsel the CSM to read the regs. on proper grooming and act on that reg. NOW!!

Sidebar where the infraction is addressed and corrected. If an attitude is thrown my way, then up the chain it goes!

It's sad but an issue for her Chain of Command. As to who can correct, anybody can, but as to who should that's a call for the individual. It's best not to correct a senior unless you have your ducks in a row and it requires tact, but is not outside the realm of possibility. The worst part is that we look to our leaders to set the example and when they don't they leave themselves open to scrutiny from anyone within the unit. I never encountered a USMC SgtMaj that didn't set the example for appearance, conduct, or leadership. Some were better than others but none ever presented themselves as anything that was even questionable. To be fair, some at the end of their career weren't as thin and trim as they were 20 plus years before but they were always within the standards. The only time I had to make a call on a senior SNCO stemmed from a 1stSgt. He was getting close to the end of his service and had opted to designate as 1stSgt rather than MSgt because of the ability to be promoted sooner. So he was not necessarily the exemplary type that we associate with a Command billet. He was near his end of service and was transitioning to his future job. He obtained a recall roster from the BN and was cold calling Officers at their home to sell them insurance. I told him on the phone to not call back and that I thought he was out of line and would be hearing about it. I notified the BN SgtMaj, who quickly squared him away before he retired a few months later. There are always exceptions to the rule, but in the case of this SgtMaj someone needs to have a serious chat with her about the responsibilities of her grade and billet.