Posted on Jul 11, 2020
Cpl Remy Anderson
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Transitioned from AD Marine Corps to the National Guard a couple years ago and still trying to figure some stuff out. Let's say you're off-duty (not on orders) and one of your superiors is hitting you up talking like a douche, pulling rank, and trying to order you to do something. Can you tell them to go kick rocks and not get hemmed up for it?
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CW5 Jack Cardwell
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No rank involved if not on orders or on drill. Be professional, remind them you are not in a duty status. Walk softy , don't burn bridges.
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LTC Jason Mackay
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Not sure where the douche/non-douche communication cut line is for you, but your chain of command should communicate between drills and training to keep you informed. You might want to take a wait and see approach before you tell someone to go F themselves and then you have to ask them for a favor like constructive Drill credit or excusal from an AT because your civilian job is intractable about that particular week of your life. Just saying it's a two way street.
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Sgt Field Radio Operator
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I agree with CW5 Jack Cardwell. Choose your words and actions wisely.
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