Why is 1LT Spenser Rapone still in the Army?

2018-05-30T13:50:58-04:00

Yesterday I found Rapone's entry here on Rally Point and it said he is now a 1LT and had the photo of him flashing the "Communist Manifesto" with his uniform hanging in the background. He is notorious for his photos in uniform at West Point, also below. Both West Point and the 10th Mountain Div where he is stationed said they would investigate. Well, they did and he is still moving up the chain. He was admitted to West Point after being kicked out of Ranger School for insubordination to the Command Sergeant Major, caused problems in the Academy according to at least one professor, was public with his communist ideas and was still commissioned and sent to lead soldiers. What has happened to our Army? Has anyone in the 10th Mountain Div had contact with this guy?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2018 1:53 PM

2018-05-30T13:53:40-04:00

There's no place for this nonsense in the Army. He shouldn't have ever made it to West Point, let alone be allowed to graduate.

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made May 30 at 2018 1:53 PM

2018-05-30T13:53:42-04:00

I don't understand this at All. Why is this Soldier still in the Army????

Response by MSG William Hesser made May 30 at 2018 2:45 PM

2018-05-30T14:45:18-04:00

They only reason I personally believe he hasn't been drummed out of the service, is that he is a 'ring knocker' and the 'powers to be' don't like to throw out 'ring knockers' .
If he would have been a 'kiwi school' OCS graduate, I am sure he would have already lost his commission and possibly been discharged conditionally.
What is sad, those of us who actually know the history of communism and our Constitutional Republic, knows that the two are like mixing oil with water.
I am surprised that the commanders, instructors and the commandant of the academy didn't deal with him while he was still a student and find out why he feels that communism is so great, while we all know that it has never truly worked and never will work.

Response by MAJ James Woods made May 30 at 2018 4:56 PM

2018-05-30T16:56:27-04:00

My guess, his current leadership investigated; determined his social media reflects poor character but not a violation of UCMJ, and he has yet to violate the oath he took when sworn into office. Is his personal political ideology impacting his ability to execute his duties and orders of his commanders? Is he trying to convert his peers and subordinates to his ideals? My guess is he has a restricted Letter of Reprimand and negative OER(s) for any inappropriate photos that may hurt his chances to make CPT; but lets send his butt to Afghanistan and see if he lives up to his oath or turn coward.

Response by CSM Eric Biggs made May 31 at 2018 3:42 AM

2018-05-31T03:42:43-04:00

Where are the JAG officers on RP? Why is this POS still in uniform let alone "leading" Soldiers?

Response by SSG Warren Swan made May 31 at 2018 2:18 PM

2018-05-31T14:18:01-04:00

There are a few reasons on him
1. When he punked the leadership at West Point to where they were too damn scared to act then (a LTC no less) why act now?
2. Maybe...just maybe he changed his attitude when he got to his unit? Nothing wrong with posting your views on damn near anything as long as he's not in uniform. I can see his uniform in the background, but he's not in it. Maybe he once was a "good" SPC?
3. He is a product of the current military/political climate. It's ok to throw around you're left or right in and out of uniform, but since he took that to the next level of stupidity, how can you get him without him getting a chunk of your ass in the process? You could find the smallest thing to send him packing, but with his "celebrity", anything done that is questionable to him to force him out will be met in court, and no one wants to see that play out.

When he told that LTC where to go, and others also with no punitive actions taken, it's no longer the SM's fault. Those "leaders" and admin folks who took his berating and blatant disrespect are. The Army and West Point lost a LOT of credibility when you saw letters where a grown ass LTC is whining about how a Cadet repeatedly disrespected him, the Honor Code, and the Values. That LTC should just retire after that. So should anyone else who allowed this to continue.

If the Army's seriously looking for a way to get him out, either wait for him to make a monumental screw up where it cannot be seen as a "force out" situation, OR let him make CPT, doesn't get a command, just different staff positions while passing him over twice for MAJ. I could be wrong, but if you're passed over twice, you're going home or can be given an enlisted equilivient to possibly continue his career in. This 1LT didn't compromise HIS standards, nor the standards of the Army. The Army ITSELF compromised their own standards and values to give this 1LT a voice that would be great in the civilian world. Not in the Armed Forces.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2018 6:03 PM

2018-05-31T18:03:53-04:00

Whatever is done to this young man because of his far left views, can also be done to any officer with far right views. As long as he is upholding his oath and doing his job, there is no reason to act against him.

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made May 31 at 2018 11:03 PM

2018-05-31T23:03:36-04:00

You have to be kidding me!!!!!

Response by SSG Jose M. Hernandezsanchez made Jun 1 at 2018 6:11 AM

2018-06-01T06:11:45-04:00

Wow! I'm still surprised he even made it through West Point.

Response by SGT Keith Wise made Jun 1 at 2018 8:57 AM

2018-06-01T08:57:07-04:00

I grew up and served during the cold war. One thing everyone needs to understand is the communist manifesto. Read Alinski's rules for radicals. Or the writings of Albert Pike. Study the history of progressivism. It is all about the rot from within. This is the reason they want to disarm the population. When my twin sons (Marine and Army) told me they had a teacher in 11th grade that taught socialism is GOOD, I made the connection. It is all about tearing down the fabric of our nation. Study up on Cloward-Piven. If you pay attention with "Eye's to see and Ear's to hear" AND know their (communist's) history, you can see where it is leading.

Response by MAJ John Douglas made Feb 25 at 2019 8:11 AM

2019-02-25T08:11:18-05:00

Rapone was kicked out of the Army a while back. Very good news.

Response by SSG Kevin McCulley made Mar 11 at 2019 12:37 PM

2019-03-11T12:37:28-04:00

Likely because Communists exist in the officer corps.. like over at at the q course. Nothing happening to these leaders proves my point

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2019 1:48 PM

2019-03-13T13:48:38-04:00

Has he broken any laws or violated the UCMJ? He will probably not go far in the Army, and wants as much attention he can get along the way. Ignore him and he'll go away.

Response by SSG Paul Headlee made Jul 31 at 2020 8:44 AM

2020-07-31T08:44:49-04:00

He and I would be like oil and water. Why do people like him have an interest in military service? A picture like the one posted above is disrespectful and inciteful. He may have leadership ability but its inappropriate for the U.S. military situation.

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Jul 31 at 2020 12:20 PM

2020-07-31T12:20:43-04:00

Interesting that Professor Rasheed Hosein (the West Point History Professor and mentor to Mr. Rapone) last job was as an Asset Protection Specialist at BJ's Wholesale Club in New York. It appears that he started this job while on administrative leave from West Point.

Response by SSG Steven Borders made Feb 10 at 2021 5:46 PM

2021-02-10T17:46:05-05:00

I don't see anything in Global for him. So, my guess is he is not in anymore.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Mar 25 at 2021 12:36 PM

2021-03-25T12:36:14-04:00

Is kicking out officers for not having your preferred political beliefs really the rabbit hole we want to go down?

Response by CW3 Dick McManus made Mar 25 at 2021 2:03 PM

2021-03-25T14:03:20-04:00

Reading the Communist Manifesto does not mean SHIT nor displaying a photo on a tea shirt. This officer is excited about graduating from West Point, a not easy task. We need leaders who have the ethical courage to serve our Country and to speak up when they disagree with the unethical actions of others.

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Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Aug 12 at 2021 4:33 PM

2021-08-12T16:33:11-04:00

I don't know that Communism is banned but he is violating orders and needs to be disciplined.
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