Posted on Mar 7, 2019
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Scenario: I needed to get some paperwork stamped at a location across post and a SSG in my company overhead the conversation and he also needed it. He suggested I go with him 1300 next day. Next day rolls around and I had seen him at the company but wasn't thinking of the stamp until 1030 or later when i noticed he was gone. Worked until 1130 and was told to go to lunch and the SSG had not yet returned and I wanted to ensure I would not be keeping him waiting come 1300. I called him to see if he was still going to be headed to where we need to be and so I could follow him across post or ride with (i don"t know where the location is) and he responded "I'll call you back when I'm on my way but it will be a little after 1300." Regardless of his response the paperwork or anything how can a lower enlisted as an NCO a question like this without "checking up" when I should be "checking down"?
Sincerely, PV2 just trying to stay in his lane
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CSM Richard StCyr
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That's not checking up, that's confirming an appointment no harm no foul.
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Was the SSG surprised/ irritated that you called him? Just curious. Nothing wrong here, I see. Just confirming the time and place. Communication is key. It's all about delivery. Checking up I think would be like you asking "Where were/ are you, SSG?". Confirming if the plan was still on is not checking up.
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Seemed kinda surprised I was calling him until i explained why but i would not say irritated. Thank you for your input SSG.
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Anytime.
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In that situation the magic phrase is, "I'm just calling to confirm...." and then repeat the message back to them.
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