Posted on Jul 11, 2021
What regulation covers disrespect towards a NCO?
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I've been doing some thinking about what a Soldier of mine told a LT the other day. He said it's in the regulation where a NCO can deem anything disrespectful. I've been searching everywhere looking for that regulation.
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I would point you more toward the UCMJ specifically ART 91. And yes it is a little vague because what you consider disrespectful and what I consider disrespectful may be different. What matters if I can convince the commander that it warrants UCMJ.
891. Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
Any warrant officer or enlisted member who—
(1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
(2) willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or
(3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
891. Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
Any warrant officer or enlisted member who—
(1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
(2) willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or
(3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office;
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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LtCol Robert Quinter
The purpose of Article 91 is to protect warrant, noncommissioned, or petty officers from disrespect and violence as well as ensuring obedience to their lawful orders. In order to be charged with a violation of Article 91, the accused was aware the victim was a warrant, noncommissioned or petty officer. The accused must have also struck, assaulted, disobeyed, or disrespected the officer. In order for disrespect or deportment to be charged, the accused must have been within sight or hearing of the victim.
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Does that even sound right to you? An NCO can deem "anything" disrespectful?
An NCO does not have UCMJ authority, only a commander does.
The commander and 1SG will have to agree on the "disrespectful" to make it a thing.
An NCO does not have UCMJ authority, only a commander does.
The commander and 1SG will have to agree on the "disrespectful" to make it a thing.
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Its not a regulation but instead is a violation of the Army's UCMJ Article 89; Disrespect by acts includes neglecting the customary salute, or showing a marked disdain (flipping a bird), indifference (ignoring the superior speaking to to you), insolence (scowling or smirking0, impertinence (sarcasm), undue familiarity, or other rudeness in the presence of the superior officer.
Note that an NCO is a Non-Commissioned "OFFICER".
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Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
Any warrant officer or enlisted member who—(1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office; (2) willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or (3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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Additionally there are acts prejudicial to “good order and discipline", under article 134. That means generally the disobedience of orders (such as failing to present oneself at the position of attention), intentional disrespect towards superiors, failure to repair (late for duty/incorrect uniform/dirty or rusty equipment/etc, etc...
Its not a regulation but instead is a violation of the Army's UCMJ Article 89; Disrespect by acts includes neglecting the customary salute, or showing a marked disdain (flipping a bird), indifference (ignoring the superior speaking to to you), insolence (scowling or smirking0, impertinence (sarcasm), undue familiarity, or other rudeness in the presence of the superior officer.
Note that an NCO is a Non-Commissioned "OFFICER".
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Art. 91. Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer
Any warrant officer or enlisted member who—(1) strikes or assaults a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office; (2) willfully disobeys the lawful order of a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer; or (3) treats with contempt or is disrespectful in language or deportment toward a warrant officer, noncommissioned officer, or petty officer, while that officer is in the execution of his office; shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
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Additionally there are acts prejudicial to “good order and discipline", under article 134. That means generally the disobedience of orders (such as failing to present oneself at the position of attention), intentional disrespect towards superiors, failure to repair (late for duty/incorrect uniform/dirty or rusty equipment/etc, etc...
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SFC Ralph E Kelley
SGT (Join to see) - No Problem.
I forget how often I was told of a 'regulation that was actually a violation of UCMJ or even was only a unit policy.
UCMJ is a violation of of judicial law governing soldiers.
A regulation (in my opinion) is the day-to-day operating guidance at the Army level to ensure soldiers do not have a UCMJ Violation.
A policy is the Commander's input on key issues for action or safety.
An SOP is the tactical unit-level clarification to ensure the unit does common practices for coordination of combat and support.
I forget how often I was told of a 'regulation that was actually a violation of UCMJ or even was only a unit policy.
UCMJ is a violation of of judicial law governing soldiers.
A regulation (in my opinion) is the day-to-day operating guidance at the Army level to ensure soldiers do not have a UCMJ Violation.
A policy is the Commander's input on key issues for action or safety.
An SOP is the tactical unit-level clarification to ensure the unit does common practices for coordination of combat and support.
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Sgt Dale Briggs
The things that come up on here sometimes have me shaking my head, sorry but showing disrespect to your Squad Leader, Plt Sgt just wasn't done. Honestly the Sr NCO leadership I had in 4 years was amazing, they’d do anything to help you, and if you were that much an ass.... well the peer pressure would be significant and you’d have to go away. Maybe it’s just Army problems, this weird shit always seems to be Army, maybe it’s just a numbers thing , there’s far more of you that us.
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