Posted on Jan 19, 2015
Correcting up? How do you enforce the standard respectfully?
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Talking to my NCO, and from personal experience I've seen that many Soldiers in the senior enlisted and officer ranks are the worst offenders of Army regulations and policies. My NCO said he once corrected a Lieutenant who was wearing sunglasses indoors in uniform who replied "Correct down, not up Sergeant."
I've seen that Sergeants First Class can often get away with correcting up if they're crusty and personally savvy enough, but for Lieutenants it's often a different ballpark when the people you see are your raters, senior raters, are work above your chain of command.
I would like to know your methods of setting the example and holding others to the minimums the Army has set in place while remaining respectful and maintaining a higher degree of professionalism.
I've seen that Sergeants First Class can often get away with correcting up if they're crusty and personally savvy enough, but for Lieutenants it's often a different ballpark when the people you see are your raters, senior raters, are work above your chain of command.
I would like to know your methods of setting the example and holding others to the minimums the Army has set in place while remaining respectful and maintaining a higher degree of professionalism.
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I always told my subordinates that if they saw me out of regs then don't be afraid to tell me, it was most likely that I was unaware of whatever was wrong. They respected me for it and saw that I was not afraid to address the same type of issues with my superiors. I showed them the proper example of getting the superior aside and quietly, with no public embarrassment, informing the superior of the problem. My superiors were mostly thankful and subordinates were educated on tact and how to deal with a potentially stressful situation.
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CPT (Join to see) First, before going out and making those corrections, one's own house must be in order. With a senior, I simply ask if we can talk privately for a quick second, and then respectfully point it out, as a "you probably did not notice..". Showing a little respect demonstrates to the senior 1. stones to say something and 2. discretion. Both are good traits to have in leadership.
What I have seen that does not work is the NCO who thinks that they can simply walk up to anyone and just blurt out what is wrong with (for example) the Colonel. It shows lack of respect. And for the senior being called out, is considered an attack.
What I have seen that does not work is the NCO who thinks that they can simply walk up to anyone and just blurt out what is wrong with (for example) the Colonel. It shows lack of respect. And for the senior being called out, is considered an attack.
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