Posted on May 23, 2016
When you have E-8s who are not in compliance with the regulations, is it OK to correct them on their appearance?
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There is a select group of MSGs that are jacked up and they are quick to correct me if something is jacked up meanwhile they are is it OK to correct them Respectfully? I feel like it's setting a bad example for lower enlisted if senior NCOS are jacked up. I don't know though if it's my place being a PVT.
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Yes, you can, but be Careful and Diplomatic. MAKE SURE YOU ARE 100% RIGHT FIRST......Most Master Sergeants and First Sergeants dont respond well to smartasses...
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It is sad that we have to see SFC and higher be jacked up. Where did standards go for the higher up. They complain about the lower enlisted. Never stop to check their own door step. This is called toxic leadership. Army needs to clean out these SFC and higher or read the Army regs and NCO creed again.
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My intent with this post was to get good solid advice not because I wanna be command major private , I just feel like if your a senior leader why should you stop following the regs ? I mean it probably shouldn't come from a private but I needed advice and I got it. Iam aware I have spelling issues but that's a whole different topic . If this was a essay I'd be alot more cautious. Iam a private looking on how to grow to be a good leader not be taught that when you are higher ranking that you can do whatever.
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SSG Roger Ayscue
PV2 Miller, I just want you to make sure that you are correct in what you see going on.
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I have told my NCOs about things that were wrong... like lint or string on their uniforms or other things. Of course respectfully. And they never had an issue with it and even thanked me...
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Like Roger said, be 100% right, and have the regulation on hand, on paper. The regs are not wrong and having it on paper shows you've done your homework. Additionally, ask if you could speak to the MSG privately. "Praise in public, punish in private" is something that's taught to NCO's, but it provides guidance for situations like these. While you can't punish in any way, asking the question in private is the way to go.
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