Posted on May 13, 2015
What would you do or say to your subordinate who went in uniform to rally against a flag burner?
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I don't know if the individual wearing a military uniform in the video is an actual service member, but if he is, he is definitely not suppose to wearing his military uniform in political events depicted in the link especially where the protagonist as in the flag burner gets water balloons thrown at him. Just by him being there, the situation can go from safe to very bad by the crowd trampling on the flag burners. How will he explain that one to his CoC if he is accused of assault? He is also acting very unprofessional in a military uniform. I am merely recognizing a need for a counseling session with the young Soldier. I appreciate his conviction and passion for his country. I am currently researching to find the specific regulation for that. Enjoy the video link.
Here's a DoD regulation for political events and wearing of the military uniform (still searching): DoDD 1344.10, para E3.4
Army specific for Soldiers: Army AR 600-200., Subj: Army Command Policy, Para. 5-3, Political Activity, and Appendix B.
http://xtribune.com/2015/05/watch-this-soldier-go-full-nuclear-on-ahole-trying-to-burn-american-flag/
Here's a DoD regulation for political events and wearing of the military uniform (still searching): DoDD 1344.10, para E3.4
Army specific for Soldiers: Army AR 600-200., Subj: Army Command Policy, Para. 5-3, Political Activity, and Appendix B.
http://xtribune.com/2015/05/watch-this-soldier-go-full-nuclear-on-ahole-trying-to-burn-american-flag/
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If in uniform, he or she would be in violation of AR 670-1 and several other regs, subject to UCMJ.
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Simple: Don't do it! You do not want to find yourself on you-tube in uniform doing anything that will bring discredit upon that uniform (and, an emotionally-charged event like the one described can get out of hand despite the best of intentions).
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SSG (ret) William Martin
I know that SMs can be in uniform for official business any where and any time. I would certainly go around that mess.
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Formal counselling statement explaining exactly why it is prohibited with an "action plan" of "not do it again" to be destroyed in 90 days if not done again. Empathize with him regarding the issue, but explain to him rationally why despite our personal feelings, we cannot violate regs.
Just because we don't like a regulation, doesn't mean we don't have to follow it. It also doesn't mean we get to condone the action. We can empathize as to why he did what he did "outside the specifics" of the regulation violation (wearing the uniform at a political event).
Just because we don't like a regulation, doesn't mean we don't have to follow it. It also doesn't mean we get to condone the action. We can empathize as to why he did what he did "outside the specifics" of the regulation violation (wearing the uniform at a political event).
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SSG (ret) William Martin
It could have ended very badly. All those civilians who witnessed the SM going caveman on the flag burner probably thinks its the norm for someone in a military uniform to show up now. I try to follow up research on the articles I read to see what happens to people afterwards. I will be following this one to find out more about this SM.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
SSG (ret) William Martin Absolutely. That's why this needs to be formally documented, and explained. This is a safety issue first and foremost. There are Rights aspects (on both sides), however, going too far over the Punitive side is a morale buster as well.
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