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

The premise here is nonsense. These senior NCOs work directly for senior officers and under the cover of those officers' authority. I know of no organization where an E-8 or above reports to an O-1. Everyone must understand their place in the organization. As a 2LT, I treated these senior NCOs with a great deal of respect and genuinely deferred to their experience. I think their assistance and insights were key. I also cannot remember ever seeing a senior NCO not beating any company grade officers to a salute or other formal sign of respect. I think they had a sixth sense or radar for avoiding the issue so they could focus on the job at hand. Lastly, I remember junior NCOs in places like PX parking lots with arms full and toddlers who would make a nod or other reasonable effort. Common sense, folks, right?

By the book, the E9 is required to obey the orders of commissioned officers but I believe the circumstances at the time would dictate whether it should be expected that the E9 would obey. I probably would not comply because I would be laughing too hard.

I would want believe the 01 would have more respect than to do something so foolish.

Oh hell with E9. I had a Butterbar "attempt" to humiliate me (Sgt USMC) at the time near a formation for complete BS. A quick trip by the "Top" (Master Guns) and the little puppy learned appropriate respect for his troops and especially NCOs who are keeping his dumb ass slice and training him

I've seen this before with a MSG with Delta Force under his belt. Both had a disagreement with the string order on a airborne jump. After the bickering the MSG finally said," Sir, I've got more confirmed kills than you got college credits, so we are doing this my way!"

If he were as professional as all I ever knew in my 11 years in both National Guard and active he would politely comply while smirking the whole time and then when meeting with the battalion commander for their usual afternoon drink the Lts name would be mentioned and the boys CO would get a call and the next time that college boy saw CSM he would just nod and wish the Sergeant Major a good day then carry on about his business.

Yes.we are taught to respect the rank...not the man (or woman).

Age or rank should not be the sole determining factor whether or not you address another service member as sir. I may just be a lowly little Senior Airmen in the Air Force, but I address everyone either by sir or their name and rank. Obviously because most people out rank me, but I even render the same courtesies to the airmen below me. All the same with standing for anyone who talks to me. It's about professionalism.

The O1 would not be happy or have a ass to sit on

When I was an E5, I was on a ship and we were going through OPPE (Operational Propulsion Plant Examination) where they test the engineering plant on the ship. While on watch during the examination we had an issue and the ship went in the dark. I was controlling the speed of the ship and our engineering officer of the watch (EOOW) was a Master Chief (E9). After we got the ship back up answering bells the head of the inspection team came up and chewed out the EOOW for not following proper protocol and giving directions to the watch standers. We all knew our jobs and worked like a well oil machine. He stood there facing this officer, who was a Captain, full bird, O6, clenched his fists at his side and said, "With all due respect sir, get the hell out of my space." The Captain left. A little while later the Captain came down and apologized to the Master Chief in front of everyone. He was a great E9 and someone I looked up to with great respect. When I received my commission I never ever talked to any E7 and above without due respect nor did I embarrass them in front of others by talking down to them or making them stand at attention. I guess with 17 yrs enlisted experience you understand that sort of thing. LOL

I was an E-6 in the Navy. Never have I failed to salute any officer. Never have I witnessed any NCO failing to salute. It's a military courtesy that should be honored. I realize that a green officer knows less than an NCO. The salaute should still be rendered. A good officer will not go out of the his way to belittle those under him. A good officer will consult with his NCO's and respect their opinions.

While deployed with my battalion (5th Marines) a butter bar called our battalion SgtMg by his first name while in the chow hall in Camp Fallujah.

This is the real reason you cannot have your phones while on deployment.

"THE FUCK DID YOU JUST SAY?!"

He would comply in front of other Soldiers but there would most definitely be a private discussion between them later.

The E9 would comply

Yes but the jg had better be ready for the result unless he is a mustang then it wouldn't happen it would be done in a nonpublic manner

If he is a classy disciplined POG yes, call a e9 to attending as a grunt, he will laugh seen it done

Yes. The subject is closed! HUA!

I was in the US Army and the Air Force from 77-90
I never once saw an E-9 be disrespectful to any officer. Maybe because they know that every enlisted soldier and airmen that sees them looks to them for guidance. And they know they set the example for all to see!!!!

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If that young Lt had a good OBC instructor, and respected the NCO corps, it would never happen. AS a basic course instructor myself, this almost seems like an unrealistic scenario, but the professional would comply, but that would definitely not be the end of that encounter. Lol