Posted on Feb 25, 2020
SPC Commo Rep
2.2K
22
14
2
2
0
So last night my water heater broke in my house, flooding the first floor(same floor my wife and I room is) and completely covered the floor. When I got up for pt I immediately notified my first line letting them know that I have an issue with the water heater and I will be in late. I was told to take a picture (which I did) and told to still come In for pt. Keep in mind my wife is 7 months pregnant and my 7 month old son was sleeping.
Posted in these groups: Toxic leadership logo Toxic Leadership
Avatar feed
Responses: 6
MSG Intermediate Care Technician
7
7
0
Based on what I just read....You tried going thru your Chain. That didn't work. Your 1SG basically told you that you won't be going to the BN CSM. Well....that's a NO GO. No one can stop you from using the Open Door Policy of your higher commands. As long as you tried at the lowest level first and nothing worked/fixed....then walk into your BN and ask to speak with the CSM on the grounds of Open Door Policy. Have your ducks in a row first. As long as you tried everything, got your ducks in a row....watch how fast CSM gets things rolling
(7)
Comment
(0)
SFC Marc W.
SFC Marc W.
5 y
SFC James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" MSG (Join to see) This is what I was about to write, thank you.
Follow this guidance.
(1)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
MAJ Ken Landgren
4
4
0
I suggest that you try to get consideration starting at the lowest level. Many leaders will get pissed if a soldier jumps over their heads.
(4)
Comment
(0)
SPC Commo Rep
SPC (Join to see)
5 y
I tried that by talking to my first line and then my 1SG but nothing happened and I was told that CSM was to busy to hear my complaint
(1)
Reply
(0)
MAJ Ken Landgren
MAJ Ken Landgren
5 y
Have you talked to your squad leader and platoon sergeant? SPC (Join to see)
(0)
Reply
(0)
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
5 y
MAJ Ken Landgren - His first line probably is his squad leader. Or could be the PSG - depends. But sounds like he's used his immediate NCO Support Channel and they don't care. So yeah his next step is CSM.
(0)
Reply
(0)
MAJ Ken Landgren
MAJ Ken Landgren
5 y
SFC Kelly Fuerhoff - Well I am curious as by his admission he talked to the first line then the 1SG. There seems to be a gap.
(0)
Reply
(0)
Avatar small
CWO3 Us Marine
2
2
0
Edited 5 y ago
Any PL or PSG worth their salt would back you. Surprised someone has not offered to help. PL has trust of CO and has leeway with taking care of his people. Same with PSG and his seniors, or they should at least. Big difference between missing and accounted for on morning report. This would be Sergeant territory in USMC, or even Corporal. They'd go to their SNCOIC or PSG and explain, who would grant the day off with instructions for a working party to be exempt from PT to help you. He would inform PL, as a courtesy. After that he'd expect a report from you or the chain on your status by COB.
(2)
Comment
(0)
Avatar small

Join nearly 2 million former and current members of the US military, just like you.

close