Posted on May 8, 2020
How can I explain to Soldiers that are not directly under me that I have authority over them?
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There is a Soldier in my company that is not in my team. We had to clean the barracks and I was the only NCO in the detail. I told this Soldier very nicely to sweep the hallway. He told he was not going to do it because I was not his direct NCO. What is the best way I can explain to him and any future Soldiers that I can tell him what to do even if I am not directly over him. He is a PFC by the way.
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It's called General Military Authority.
References are: TC 7-22.7 Noncommissioned Officers Guide, Manual of Courts Martial Article 91, and AR 600-20 Army Command Policy
Also, I would highly recommend you either counsel this Soldier on paper (and yes you can do it...see above) or address this issue with the Team Leader of this SM and let them address it.
References are: TC 7-22.7 Noncommissioned Officers Guide, Manual of Courts Martial Article 91, and AR 600-20 Army Command Policy
Also, I would highly recommend you either counsel this Soldier on paper (and yes you can do it...see above) or address this issue with the Team Leader of this SM and let them address it.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SGT (Join to see) - have that conversation with them in front of their first line, who evidently didn't do their job because their troops are a Bunch of indisciplined jackasses.
Recommend position of parade rest so rigid that results in a pack of hot dogs emerging from the back of their neck. Better you than a Senior NCO or an Officer having this "moment" with them. Apparently they missed the day they taught basic training during Basic Training.
Recommend position of parade rest so rigid that results in a pack of hot dogs emerging from the back of their neck. Better you than a Senior NCO or an Officer having this "moment" with them. Apparently they missed the day they taught basic training during Basic Training.
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LTC Jason Mackay
SGT (Join to see) - particular parts of AR600-20 para 2-18 and the beginning of CH4.
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Someone in Basic Recruit Training failed their mission horribly! How the "F" did this Soldier graduate initial training without understanding the most rudimentary functioning of rank structure and authority? Hell, even the AF understands basic rank/authority.
To answer your question, UCMJ Article 91 is a good place to start. AR600-20 (not sure of exact chapters) would also be another good resource. I don't know what rank this goober's team leader is but it sounds like both are in need of formal counseling on following orders of higher ranking members. The PFC needs it for apparently not understanding basic military authority and his team leader for not better instructing him.
To answer your question, UCMJ Article 91 is a good place to start. AR600-20 (not sure of exact chapters) would also be another good resource. I don't know what rank this goober's team leader is but it sounds like both are in need of formal counseling on following orders of higher ranking members. The PFC needs it for apparently not understanding basic military authority and his team leader for not better instructing him.
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Were you leading the detail? Who assigned the detail - did that person put you in charge?
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