Posted on Mar 11, 2014
In ranks inspections, PRO? CON? Calling all NCOs!
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Everyone, this counseling statement is real! We know it to be true. There are a lot of blogs here about uniforms after retirement, how to wear headgear, etc. I am proud of my uniform, I do have 6 pair of blues trousers for the constant fluctuation in waist over the year. So tell me about this counseling and your idea of bringing back pay day activities and at least a quarterly in ranks where everyone is inspected. Esprit de Coros was always higher in units where we did them. I think periodic inspections are a PRO.
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In-Ranks inspections should be a formality. Junior NCOs should be making sure that they and their soldiers are straight long before the Platoon Sergeant or First Sergeant ever get to them. <br><br><br>(That counseling made my hand connect with my forehead in such a manner that if it had been done faster with more power would have the devastating force to face palm the guy that was walking behind me as i read it.) <br>
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CW5 Sam R. Baker
Thanks for your awesome response SSG Oliver Mathews and I fully concur with your assessment and I am not going to whack thyself over!
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What is not inspected is neglected. This is true in the civilian sector where I now hang my hat. Most companies (like the Army) have a dress code. It is amazing (like our in ranks inspections) how many do not adhere to simple rules. I totally concur with Chief, the units where the soldiers were inspected the moral and unit appearance was much higher.
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CW5 Sam R. Baker
SGM William (Bill) Baker, Bill, glad you punched into the conversation as well, sorry for the delayed response, but I have been indisposed doing things like JRTC and other ankle biters! I am using the current TTP of a "Profession of Arms" where I attack these issues. Having morale is imperative and folks who can't trust one another on a team will never achieve it. Thanks for chiming in and I am glad to have you in multiple social networks so when I do retire I will call you FIRST!
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Simply put, if you failt to prepare then you prepare to fail. In-ranks inspections are a great and UNDERUSED tool that needs to be revived. I came up when Monday morning in-ranks inspections at motor stables were the norm (and sometimes got you the day off if you were sharp). It forced you as a soldier to be on your toes and maintain yourself and as a leader it was a great way to find out whats going on with your soldiers and see if they are maintaing themselves.
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SSG Genaro Negrete
The irony of an inranks inspection on monday morning in the motor pool was that the 99% of us that fell just short of getting the day off now had to do maintenance and other general PMCS on our vehicles in our "sunday best" set of bdu's. It still allowed us to show our leadership if we gave a damn or not. It's hard to do with the acu's.
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