Unclean Non-Commissioned Officers living in dirty rooms in the barracks.

2014-03-07T08:36:00-05:00

A photo was sent to me on my Facebook page reflecting a GI Party in my unit on 6 March 2014. It had been raining all that day and during that period of the GI party. This was conducted because NCOs can't keep there rooms clean. Government furniture including mattresses, lamps, and personal belongings where placed on the basketball court (while raining). Do we need a block of instructions on how to clean a room, NCOs? I will be glad to come assist them if they do. That is what Leaders do.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2014 8:57 AM

2014-03-07T08:57:25-05:00

the leadership should made every soldier fold their socks and roll there tee shirts. if I go into my NCO room and see that it a mess will my soldiers rooms reflect his. Meaning some squad leader was failing to conduct his morning checks. I remember as a young private up until SPC everyday my Team leader making sure my room was squared away and I cleaned the common areas as well as studying the material from the ranger handbook. Things have changed and soldiers just don't care anymore.

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Mar 7 at 2014 8:57 AM

2014-03-07T08:57:54-05:00

While I agree the rooms should be kept clean placing government property in the rain seems a little ridiculous. Who is going to pay to have those things replaced or is it expected for Soldiers to sleep on un-serviceable beds?

Response by PO1 Don Uhrig made Oct 9 at 2021 3:22 PM

2021-10-09T15:22:25-04:00

In squadrons I was a part of as a Material Control LPO, anytime we issued sub-custody material to enlisted or officers, they had to pre-sign a DD-139 Pay Adjustment Authorization.

When personnel are given expectations of care for property and the consequences, they tend to live up to the standard.

I never once had to use the DD-139's.

Response by SGT Charles Wheeler made Nov 24 at 2021 3:31 AM

2021-11-24T03:31:07-05:00

Lead by example.

Response by SSG Sidney Galloway made Nov 25 at 2021 4:04 AM

2021-11-25T04:04:03-05:00

Sounds like a contagious case of "I'm an NCO, I'll do what I want" was going around. I know times have changed, but NCOs have been setting the standards to which Soldiers are supposed to aspire. *Their (not "there) lowering of their own standards (whilst probably demanding more from THEIR subordinates is unacceptable. Sounds like they needed their crap thrown into the rain.