Do military courtesies extend to competetive weekend sports competition?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 22:48:50 -0400

If your TM SGT and TL organize say a soccer game or a basketball game, do military customs and courtesies extend out to that? Me personally, I have no problem saying "Jerry, that was a B.S call" because we have that kind of relationship. I would never call anyone out of their name, because I dont do that crap, but my TL isnt getting any benefit of the doubt, or am I going to let a call slide simply because he is the CPT.

I bring this up because I see this dynamic alot in other units or teams, where by default of being the SNCO or OIC you dont call fouls or let crap slide. I love a competitive game, and would love nothing more than to play a tough physical game with all my teammates and shake hands over beers after. What are your thoughts? Are you more "forgiving" with the TL, CMDRS, and SNCO's?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 20 at 2015 11:31 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:31:08 -0400

It can. I didn't care and made sure those I played with knew that. In game, you're blue or red. Rank means nothing.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Oct 21 at 2015 12:24 AM

Capt Mark Strobl — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:24:56 -0400

Brass & Stripes got stuffed to the bottom of the gym bag as soon as the cleats came out.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 21 at 2015 12:56 AM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:56:26 -0400

Dont participate in unit competitions outside duty hours ,easy fix. Its for that reason among others I never do participate outside mandatory "fun days". The weekend/off days is for relaxing not interacting with your chain of command. Ill play a pick up game with my buddies instead.