I received a citation for living my outdoor lights on. When is it acceptable to receive a citation from on-post housing?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:11:34 -0400

I received a citation for leaving outdoor lights on the day I left to Fort Sam Houston to have surgery. We left early in the morning to for my surgery and had to stay overnight. When we returned there was a citation for leaving the lights on during day light hours. I don't know why, but it really bothered me that someone would be that concern over lights being left on. I'm sure there are other more important issues that need to be addressed.

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 26 at 2015 10:16 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:16:47 -0400

I think that's ticky tack. Especially in your situation. Try calling the housing office and explain your situation. Face it. We are humans and we all make mistakes.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2015 10:16 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:16:59 -0400

These are the things that tick me off. I constantly feel like I am being taken advantage of when living on post.

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Jul 27 at 2015 7:52 AM

Col Joseph Lenertz — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:52:33 -0400

If you can reach the person who actually did it, and you are nice, and you explain the situation, it is very likely you can get them to remove it.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 27 at 2015 8:04 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 08:04:22 -0400

It's Housing likely wrote it, but either they are being full jerks or they're responding to a busy body dependent who's got a superiority axe that always needs to be ground.

Response by SPC Samantha Stapley made Mar 27 at 2019 3:06 PM

SPC Samantha Stapley — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:06:24 -0400

I would get a citation for my grass all of the time at Fort Hood. We (my neighbors) and I would cut it twice a week to keep in in regulation, but our entire housing unit would get citations the day after cutting for it being too long.