Posted on Apr 24, 2016
Why shame your lower-enlisted soldiers on Facebook rather than teach or discipline them?
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I see it all the time on many Facebook groups. A dumb PVT does something stupid, maybe something trivial in nature. His/her NCO, instead of pulling them aside and disciplining them, they act like a creep from afar and post a picture on social media to embarrass them and show civilians out there negative aspects of our the Armed Forces.
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Sometimes my nephew who is also in the US Army Reserve will post something that does not belong on Facebook. I will message him friendly reminders about using a filter and that he should remove the post. Humiliating Soldiers violates Joint Ethics Regulation, so do not repost their inappropriate post with their name on it.
So first let the Soldier know why it is inappropriate then ask them what do they think they should do about the post. If there is no action by the Soldier then take action.
So first let the Soldier know why it is inappropriate then ask them what do they think they should do about the post. If there is no action by the Soldier then take action.
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SGT David Petree
It is like invading a troops space. That private space he or she stands in every day. Nco`s can not cross into. Using FB is NOT the way to get things done. As my Cw explained to me in 1975, invading there space only makes the NCO`s job harder !! Because the troop is now alienated from the platoon. Not a part of the platoon. An NCO needs everybody to work together, to get the job done. Every Body !!!
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My question for the young soldier is why do you think it's shaming a soldier or downing a soldier if a NCO post a pic on FB or Twitter about the soldier who is messing up , but it's ok for the soldier to post on FB about how NCO's are not fair and were a bunch of A Holes and all this other stuff. Let's make sure all people in the military are what we're supposed to be proud and Proffessional
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SFC (Join to see) - Just do not use names or unit those are personal attacks. Start the discussion on the actions and behaviors and what would you do as the Leader.
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CSM (Join to see) - I cocour CSM along with that I don't believe NCO's should be friends with their subordinates on social media I think it's high time NCO's start being NCO's again and the standard barriers for the army and not worried about how many friends they have on FB or being buddy buddy with their soldiers
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There are no “lower-soldiers” only “junior enlisted soldiers”. Before there was “Facebook” soldiers’ actions were done in a close door or a private area in which there was a neutral environment for both the soldier and the NCO. I do not agree with “Shamming” anyone in public or closed door. I always believe in respect others regardless their rank or position as I want them to respect me. Such action identifies the NCO as weak, disrespectful, immature and a type of leader that leads by bulling/scaring his junior soldiers. Chain of command should be able to attack this situation easy and make sure it does not happen again. Leadership training classes is the best opportunity to attack such behavior. The proper way to deal with this situation is to call the NCO in and ask/tell him how he should off approach such situation without the Facebook posting.
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MSgt John McGowan
CSM. In my career i have had to bullie a lower Airman once that I recall. His actions make me sick, then he got busted for shoplifting in the BX. Further delaying his discharge and send back to the states. This man did not deserve any jurior enlisted Airman or respect. It just happened and i couldn't stop once I started. Do I have regrets, not about this. No. I just wish I could have done more. Is it wrong? Maybe, I won't go in details so take my work, he had it coming.
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CSM Felipe Mendez
MSGT McGowan, thanks for your service and dedication to our great service members and specially our great nation. There are times in which we get tested with some dirt bags and must treat them as they are, by reading your message, that "airman" got what he deserved and I bet your Team, unit and branch was happy to see him go.
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PO1 Jack Howell
Of course, you know that would be considered illegal under Article 92 (Failure to Obey Order or Regulation), Article 128 (Assault) and Article 134 (General Article; A hazing charge would be made under this article) of the UCMJ. As an E-3, it's still your responsibility to read, understand, and comply with the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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