How would you deal with a subordinate who has a constant strong body odor?

I've never seen this be an issue as far as letting the SM know. It typically went something like "Hey sh*tbag, you f**kin smell like sh*t. Go scrub your @ss!" And at other times it wasn't phrased this politely.

Probably not the most PC answer but I had a Soldier in Iraq that refused to clean up, whether its using baby wipe baths or bottled water. It got so bad I threatened to use simple green and a toilet brush to scrub him myself. Needless to say he was powder fresh the next day.

Interested to hear the feedback here...Early in my career, I worked on a hospital unit and had one of our more seasoned RNs tell me that my perfume was too strong and could really bother someone around me who is allergy or migraine sensitive. I was kind of shocked as it was light scented, but didn't realize until years later (and suffering from migraines myself), just how offensive and disruptive another person's smell can be. I think it's fair to politely pull someone aside and mention that it's noticeable and a bit distracting...or worth sharing with HR if you're not in an appropriate position to provide such feedback.