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Posted on Mar 24, 2021
What should I do if my chain of command isn’t taking my profile seriously?
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Last month i’ve gotten on profile because i’ve been having sharp stiffness throughout my back for more than 5 months. I’ve gotten a referral to see a chiropractor and i’ve been going to pt that was specifically for people on profiles. I’ve gotten prescribed muscle relaxers which haven’t been helping. But recently my chain of command especially my platoon sergeant have been downplaying on my back problem and saying i’ve been milking it, along with saying that it’s just a boo boo and not an actual injury, explaining that i’m not even hurt. I’m only 20 years old and the simplest things would make my back hurt for days. My profile says not to be carrying or lifting more than 10 pounds but my leadership would force me to do it anyways. We went to a field recently and I asked them if I could just pack the materials I needed into a smaller pack so it wouldn’t exceed more than 10 pounds and they refused to. We also have a field coming up soon, and they want me to reschedule my appointment just so we can go to a 3 day field even though I’m not an essential and what we would be doing would break my profile. I don’t know what to do
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Use your chain of command. If your Platoon Sergeant is noncompliant with your military profile, go up to the next level.
Go to sickcall and document each new injury/pain.
If your command fails to abide by your military profile and they exacerbate your condition, it could be their careers.
Make sure you are doing everything you can to get off of your profile. If your conditions remain an issue longer than a year, you may be required to appear before a medical board.
Go to sickcall and document each new injury/pain.
If your command fails to abide by your military profile and they exacerbate your condition, it could be their careers.
Make sure you are doing everything you can to get off of your profile. If your conditions remain an issue longer than a year, you may be required to appear before a medical board.
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He could be potentially be able to get a Ch 5-17 right now. I don't believe the providers are tracking this close enough. Either are his leaders that should be reviewing their profiles monthly.
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Speak with your First Sergeant and give him a chance to correct the situation BEFORE you take it outside the Company. MHO
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SFC Melvin Brandenburg
Always give the opportunity to save face. Never blind side your leadership. Be respectful, but be sure to go upward if it doesn't work.
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SFC Melvin Brandenburg Yes, be ready to go up the chain if you have to, but don’t go before you have to, and if you have to go hard.
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SFC Melvin Brandenburg
SFC (Join to see) - I agree. It is also more effective if you express in the open door that you tried to work this out with the leader in question. Your concerns will carry more weight when you speak with your 1SG. Always, Always, Always, for emphasis, Always be tactful.
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Use Battalion Commander or CSM'S open door policy. They cannot force you to break your profile. If BC or CSM aren't helpful, file IG complaint because what they are doing is unlawful and is causing you physical harm.
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Cpl Jacob Hunter
I would try a few other open doors before bringing this up to a BN Commander or Sgt Maj. A good rule of thumb is to handle things at the lowest level of leadership possible. If nobody at the Company level can or will help you, THEN I would suggest going to Battalion leadership.
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