Posted on Aug 6, 2014
Is there such thing as interpreting regulations?
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Today I had a senior noncommissioned officer try to make an on the spot correction on my about my glasses. Being prepared for said situation because if past encounters with other members my unit I have the chapter of AR 670-1 with me. When I read that chapter to this NCO not even in my unit he responded with this " how I interpret 670-1 is that you can't wear those so take them off". My question/ theory is this. If it's an Army regulation and it's on paper not here say then there should be no interpreting needed, right?
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I'm going to interpret the situation and not the regulation.
If you have been approached enough times about this subject that you felt the need to carry a copy of the regulation around with you; then deep down you probaly know that what you are wearing is wrong. It may not specifically say you are wrong or not permitted to wear the glasses, but that doesn't make it right or mean that you can.
Just because I can't find a regulation that says I can't crap in a sink; that doesn't mean I can.
If you have been approached enough times about this subject that you felt the need to carry a copy of the regulation around with you; then deep down you probaly know that what you are wearing is wrong. It may not specifically say you are wrong or not permitted to wear the glasses, but that doesn't make it right or mean that you can.
Just because I can't find a regulation that says I can't crap in a sink; that doesn't mean I can.
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SPC Randy Torgerson
Like a Civilian publicly burning a Flag can be charged with "Arson?"
Like a Civilian publicly burning a Flag can be charged with "Arson?"
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SPC Randy Torgerson
CPL Joseph Elinger - Depends on who's flag it is. If its yours, then the charge would just be unauthorized US flag destruction. If its someone else's flag, it could be arson and unauthorized US flag destruction. Depending on where and the reason, there could be other charges as well. Interpretation is the cornerstone to all of our laws. Some laws leave very little room for interpretation and others leave gaping holes for interpretation. That is why it is so important to elect officials who have common sense so that when they make laws or interpret laws, they do so with fairness and compassion and not for political or revengeful reasons.
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*completely not related to the actual question* (Sorry OP)..... but is anybody else experiencing dejavu with the whole "I carry a copy of AR 670-1 with me" and the response of "if you have to carry the reg with you to justify your action, you probably know you're wrong..."
I feel like this is the double buns thread all over again.
I feel like this is the double buns thread all over again.
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SGT Perkins you know I am biased in my answer.....but too often people enforce "pet peeves" and not regulations. That's why we have so many problems in our Army.....a lot of Soldiers are confused as to what is right. So when SGT A says one thing and SGT B says something totally opposite ......confusion! What clears it THE REGULATION!
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SFC (Join to see) usually, yes. But what about those times when it’s the regulation that’s unclear?
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SGT (Join to see) I have retired for a year now, but there are very few that do not have other regulations to support them. For instance the wear and appearance of the PT uniform....or about PT in general...there are about 3 references for it. If it isn't in one there is another one that should have it. I have seen so many people including CDRs who don't research regs. Read and take notes!
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SFC (Join to see) - I understand. They sent me to the glue farm several years ago.
And I get it. But there are certainly some vague, unclear portions in regulations that leave room for interpretation. (They’re written by people, who tend to make mistakes from time to time).
And I get it. But there are certainly some vague, unclear portions in regulations that leave room for interpretation. (They’re written by people, who tend to make mistakes from time to time).
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