Would an E9 comply if ordered to attention by an O1?

During the time I was in I saw several E9s and there were only a very few that could and would tell him or her what to do and I'm sorry to say it an OK was not one of them.

So 2LT tells BN CSM that her bar outranks his stripes and that he can't order an officer to do anything. This happens in the CSM's office. BN XO, ENG, prior INF, hears this. He calls thr 2LT into his office, and through a closed door, we hear him destroy her soul. "How can I give you a command if you don't respect your NCOs?" "He has been in this unit longer than you have been in the Army!" Et cetera, et cetera... when she was dismissed, she ran out crying.

Would he or she HAVE to comply? Technically, yes, or they would be in violation of military regulations. I would imagine there would be an interesting conversation shortly thereafter, however.

Well, you know the drill... If the situation is unethical, no! If the LT is legit, yes.

Technically, they should as it is a lawful order. The reaction of the E9 depends on the circumstances. In ceremony and day to day military courtesy it is appropriate for the E9 to set the example. If it originated from the O1's ego, there would certainly be a conversation that followed. A good E9 worth his salt would attempt to advise and mentor that young officer but if that officer was not receptive to the seasoned guidance being offered then it would be necessary to involve the CO.

It should never come to that.

Question should be: "Should an E9 comply if ordered to attention by an O1?" Yes, in public. no question. Maybe not in private (no audience). It boils down to a courtesy correction. I guess it really boils down to: are you truly a professional, or an ass-hat.

Yes

I saw a MGySgt tell a boot Lt. "Climb up my stripes and get it!!" in reference to a salute when i was a young boot... That man was like a god after i saw that happen hahaha

1) "That" is something that would never happen in the Corps. 2) SgtsMaj don't usually have the opportunity to interact with officers below Major unless it is in passing. 3) Rank is one thing; power is another. An 0-1 (or an O-2 or 0-3 for that matter) doesn't "out power" the SgtMaj.