How would you build a case for malingering?

I have to re-introduce the "Camp Stool" story. I have an eternal light-duty loiterer. He never missed the chance to re-new his light-duty chit. Basically, I consulted with the doctors as to what he could, and could not do. Whenever we had formation, he sat in the back on his camp stool. Whenever he had PT, he sat atop his camp stool while we ran. If we went to chow, he was required to bring his camp stool. Basically, I issued a very direct order, that in deference to his light-duty status, he was to ALWAYS have his camp stool... and always had to use it. Didn't want to stress out the lad, after all. Over a period of about four months he grew to dislike both his camp stool and all his peers' jibes. He made a miraculous recovery and, eventually, became a good (not great but, good) Marine.

Good luck, PO2 (Join to see).

PO2 (Join to see) I would approach the sailor, with proper counseling to fix the problem. I would then recommend it to the chain of command for correction if the situation warrants.

Escalate. WITH documentation on your side.

If you believe a subordinate is malingering, then you need the upper ranks on your side. The last thing you want is PO2 C. going up against LT-LCDR Z. It's far better to get your LT-LCDR involved. He'll be able to get Div Head or the Command to investigate at a lateral level.