Is administrative leave a fair choice?

2014-02-17T13:16:03-05:00

Should SGMs and Field grade officers be given administrative leave when they commit a crime while their subordinates are not granted the same privilege?

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 17 at 2014 2:27 PM

2014-02-17T14:27:13-05:00

One word-No. It is more of the preferential treatment and double standards that all complain about repeatedly when it comes to punishments of seniors compared to everyone else.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2014 3:07 PM

2014-02-17T15:07:23-05:00

Answer: NO.

I have seen even junior Officers get one day passes for having to take care of personal business. I've even seen certain Officers get "covered for" when they do not show up for work call like everyone else.

I have also seen junior Enlisted Soldiers be told "do that on your personal time" when asking for time to take care of personal business during the week.

If the Army wants to ensure a REAL "Standard" for behavior, this RHIP special treatment needs to stop. Otherwise there will always be a rift between Enlisted and Officers. In my humble opinion, how can a (Officer) leader discipline an Enlisted Soldier for something that an Officer does regularly as a matter of course?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2014 3:19 PM

2014-02-17T15:19:01-05:00

No. The whole process of disciplining the senior ranks is a sham. A common punishment is a fine or being "forced" to retire for offenses far greater than what we would kick a junior soldier out for. I don't care how many years you've put in. I don't care that you have a family. There are programs to help you reintegrate into society. Go to some ACAP briefs. That's what Joe Snuffy has to do.