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Originally Posted by gacook
Been out a while? Now, an NCO cannot even make on the spot corrections of a soldier that isn't his/hers. Discipline, respect, military bearing, and basic "soldiering" are a thing of the past. It's sad.
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Originally Posted by Seahawk
That is incredible.
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About 10 years ago I was walking in the PX parking lot with another officer, my junior. As we were walking by an E6 that was on his cell phone he turned his back to us to avoid rendering the proper courtesy. (edit: this was at an Infantry Division installation where the rules are followed)
I stopped and helped him understand the err of his ways. He tried explaining to me that he was on the phone, as if that suspends the rules. Nice try but no dice. BTW, my subordinate's head about exploded. Shocked that I would even make an effort, but not by the NCO's actions.
That was 10 years ago and a mid grade NCO, I can't imagine how bad things are now.