Posted on May 27, 2021
What is the best way to handle having duty only on weekends and a superior who doesn't allow comp days?
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I've had CQ only on weekends for about a year, which has really started getting at me, fortunately I have a new PSG that allows comp days after weekend duty. My SL is not tracking this and is the type to believe an NCO is always right(not saying this is a bad thing). What is the best way to tactfully talk to my SL about this? It's worth noting he's a great man whose gone to bat for me, I don't want to burn bridges or go over his head.
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" I have a new PSG that allows comp days after weekend duty"
"My SL (snip) is the type to believe an NCO is always right"
A: Pretty sure your PSG is an NCO and outranks the SL, so according to your SL, your PSG, an NCO is always right and outranks the SL...thus, you get comp time
B: what DA Form 6 is YOUR leadership using to get you weekend duties only? Better, what policy or reg are they following in the use of the DA Form 6?
After that....a private word to the PSG, "Sergeant, if you could mention in platoon formation or your leaders meeting your stance on comp time for weekend duties Id appreciate it, and I don't want this to be a "got him" kind of thing so I really like this to just be you making sure our leaders know your position..not a because someone complained kind of deal"
" I have a new PSG that allows comp days after weekend duty"
"My SL (snip) is the type to believe an NCO is always right"
A: Pretty sure your PSG is an NCO and outranks the SL, so according to your SL, your PSG, an NCO is always right and outranks the SL...thus, you get comp time
B: what DA Form 6 is YOUR leadership using to get you weekend duties only? Better, what policy or reg are they following in the use of the DA Form 6?
After that....a private word to the PSG, "Sergeant, if you could mention in platoon formation or your leaders meeting your stance on comp time for weekend duties Id appreciate it, and I don't want this to be a "got him" kind of thing so I really like this to just be you making sure our leaders know your position..not a because someone complained kind of deal"
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On the question about the DA 6 and the policy pertaining to it, that's a great question, I'll have to find out!
Your advice is also spot on. Thankyou so much, SGM!!
Your advice is also spot on. Thankyou so much, SGM!!
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I had CQ every weekend no matter what. I just did the job regardless of how bad it was sometimes.
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Last time I checked, Platoon Sergeant trumps Squad Leader. If the Platoon Sergeant says you're off on Monday after a weekend CQ, then you're off on Monday.
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