Leaders who believe they are the "know all/end all of information and rightness" are almost the worst type of leaders (in my opinion). The worst type of leaders are the ones who actually day in and day out bring that beliefs to the table and it becomes their style.
Officers and Noncommissioned Officers have very distinct roles but those roles do "bleed over" which requires cross-talk and mutual respect. If that does not happen, then the unit as a whole will go into a downward spiral. Toxic leadership and other buzz words like that are then tossed around.
I would suggest that if you are experiencing this type of leadership within your organization that you bring it up to your PSG, 1SG and CSM. Each of those NCOs should have the "ear" of the PL, CO CDR and SQDN/BN CDR. It is very difficult to address or attempt to fix issues if they are not brought up.
And if the situation gets bad enough, it's always entertaining to see the LT get chewed out by the 1SG...
So, to answer your question, whenever you have a bossypants giving you unsolicited advice, thank them politely for their opinion and tell them you will take it into consideration.
MAJ Parker:
I agree, maintaining Military Bearing and being professional is the Military way and should be the standard. I stand on regulation and going through your Chain of Command and keeping circumstances at the lowest level.
However, Soldiers are dealing with unethical, immoral, situations it is imperative that one has personal courage and speaks out. The abuse of power in our ranks has to be stopped, and unfortunately many have come in our Military not to serve but to be served.
Our most precious resource is America's Son's and Daughters and as
Leader's good order and discipline are often under minded due to the lack of mentoring and development of our future.
I admire and highly respect your wise
counsel, I was raised by Vietnam Veterans, and I will strive to be more professional. This is a hot button for me. I was enlisted for 22 years and have came through the ranks.
MAJ Parker:
Respectfully Sir, injustice is a hot button for me. I have been through some situations with abuse of power, in a deplorable sense, and I have a love for serving. I am a screaming eagle, and I believe in flying above turbulence. I also am an advocate for being a voice of truth and mentoring the next generation. I believe in God and Country. I thank you MAJ Parker for your dedication and passion and thank you for your service!!
I'm not dealing with this type of leadership right now, just had a run in yesterday that reminded me of it.
I believe whole heartedly in using tact, but at the same time if something is wrong I won't be quiet about it. I refuse to let soldiers be trampled by inexperience and arrogance.
Again thank you everyone, I was just looking to start a discussion, didn't realize it came out looking like I had a problem! Ha ha.
MAJ Jason M: Let's assume your comment is a joke. A smiley face emoticon would help the more serious RP readers understand it as a joke and not an unprofessional comment.
If it is a serious and professional opinion, you are entitled to it.
However, for those RP readers who actually believe that kind of opinion: (1) Please read a history book; (2) In all honesty, not all Academy grads are going to be Eisenhower, and a very few go bad; (3) Go to West Point, meet those young cadets, see their training, meet the people who train them for 4 years; (4) Finally, (full disclosure), I am USMA class of 75. Have been through and seen a lot, and so have tens of thousands of other grads, many who have given their lives for Duty, Honor, Country; please don't diss the West Pointers so casually.
Naval and Air Force Academy are okay to diss :-) (joke- note emoticon)
Thank you, MAJ Jason M. for your service!
SSG Barin,
Before
I joined 2CR I was at Drum where I had a 1st Lt that was a prior
enlisted and tried to act as a NCO rather than Officer. My fellow NCOs and I took
him aside and talked about things to make sure he remembered where he was
positioned in the PLT. As at the time the senior SL we have to support him as
well as help him with the tactical decisions to keep the men safe and moral
high. When I finally signed into 2CR guess what a CO that was prior enlisted as
well, if your fellow NCO’s feel the same way and with the support of the PSG
you all may want to have a census with said Officer. Barin let us not forget the CO/XO we had
before I left talking to them was very difficult but with the senior NCO
advising his Officer it should work itself out. Shoot me a message and I will
see what we can do
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