If my son goes with some other men to the commander about an E-6 would he be considered a Blue Falcon?

LCpl Sandy Moran — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:51:05 -0400

My son is going to the commander with other men,about an E6, in this open door policy today. I was wondering if he would be labeled a "Blue Falcon" [snitch] for doing this

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2020 1:53 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:53:52 -0400

Possible. But, if there are others that feel the same way as your son and are willing to bring up the issues that need fixing, then your son isn't a Blue Falcon. The only ones that are gonna call him that are the ones that end up getting butthurt. Your son can't control the butthurt.....but....if they feel strongly about these actions and that the commander needs to be informed....then butthurt people be damned.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2020 3:02 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:02:27 -0400

That's what the door is for. However, what about the 1SG first.
I guess it really depends on the situation.
I know ignoring a situation waiting for someone else to make it better never pans out.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Aug 3 at 2020 3:12 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 15:12:57 -0400

Look since my brigade is the Falcon Regiment (oldest in the 82nd-1917) and we are color coded Red, Blue, white and several times gold- I hate that term. Dang say what you mean Buddy F^&*$r. Now seriously they can't change perceptions- and they Open Door is exactly this type situation. Hell its not like they are going to announce it in formation and the CO can set a time with min folks around.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Aug 3 at 2020 4:24 PM

SFC Michael D. — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:24:10 -0400

Couldn't everyone write a statement stating their grievances? That way no one backs out. Between that E6 and the Commander, I'm sure there is a Platoon Leader, 1SG. Why are they skipping everyone and going straight to the commander?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Aug 3 at 2020 7:34 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:34:40 -0400

Isn't this the same issue you posted about months ago? We had to explain what a blue falcon was. This E6 can't be that bad if they are still thinking about it. Either he's crossed and line and they need to take it higher or he hasn't. Is this the same one that is drunk on duty you posted about before? That needs to go to the Commander, while he is exhibiting the indicators that he is drunk on duty.

A blue falcon is not a snitch per se. It is code for buddy f*cker.

Response by CMSgt James Nolan made Aug 4 at 2020 1:22 PM

CMSgt James Nolan — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:22:33 -0400

Not enough information on the post to offer comment. And not asking for more. You however have the information.
Look to your past. Would you have gone over everyone to the commander, in the same situation? I mean you personally (you don’t have to answer). If you feel that is the best way to handle it, then that is how you would speak to your son.
However, going direct and bypassing every other option ensures that the chain of command is not able to function.