Is "disrespecting people" considered a violation of some sorts in the military, UCMJ?

Question

There is an XPO at my station that is seriously decreasing the moral of the unit. He spends all day yelling at people and flat out disrespecting everyone, including myself. I was wondering if there is something that could be done since the CO won't do anything about it. Is there some sort of punishable action that can be taken against him, anyone else to report this to, etc? I know over half the station is willing to openly sign a petition if needed.

All I ask is this: Please don't "assume" that I am wrong, that I am lying etc. Just answer the question. It seems that every time I ask a question on here people give me a "I think you're wrong...here's what I think" and never end up answering my question. So save yourself the trouble from writing a diatribe on how I might be wrong, you think you know our current situation, etc. Thanks in advance for those that DO help us out. Peace

Answer 1

The only UCMJ Article I can find on "disrespect" applies toward a "superior commissioned officer." - Article 89, which reads "Any person subject to this chapter who behaves with disrespect toward his superior commissioned officer shall be punished as a court-martial may direct." Art 89 doesn't apply to your situation, though. There probably aren't any punitive articles that you or the CO can look for this situation.



Having said that, it sounds like this issue has more to do with your XPO's attitude or leadership "style" rather than following any rules. I understand the CO is aware of now much a tool the XPO is, but is the CO aware of the the XPO's effect on unit morale? It may be possible that the CO is aware, but doesn't have any mechanism to get this guy's attitude under control...or just doesn't see the problem with the XPO the way others do. Others folks mentioned going to the IG, which may be applicable but understand that the IG will have expected you to exercise all options at the unit level before they become involved. That is why I recommended formally bringing the XPOs effect on unit morale to the attention of the CO.

Answer 2

i do no longer in all probability care one way or the different what non-militia human beings think of of him. Their comments do no longer count extensive variety i this count. even however, as a peace-time and conflict-time veteran myself, i could call this Sailor a Veteran. He enlisted and served sufficient time to be legally a Veteran. during the background of america, there have been thousands of thousands of Servicemen who the two served purely throughout peace-time or in no way went downrange throughout conflict-time - they are all Veterans. All that mentioned, i'm puzzled approximately this PO3 component. that's an computerized promoting after a special term of Serivce - till the Commander says no. out of your tale, I in simple terms don;t comprehend why he did no longer pin on his PO3 - something is up. BTW: that's "honorable" discharge, no longer "honorary" - meaning something fullyyt diverse.

Answer 3

I am not sure if there is anything you can do under the UCMJ. The only thing I can think of would be Conduct unbecoming of the Non-Commissioned Officer. But I'm not sure if that would stick because of the Co thinking everything if fine. Check with JAG, they would know for sure.



I know that some higher enlisted are like that. It sucks I know but every one who has been longer then a year has had one. Sorry that its your turn.

Answer 4

have you taken it to the CO, and then he says, "Oh well that's his leadership style." I mean you can always use EO especially if he is sexually harrassing women, or if he is being racist against certain races. This one is a no brainer. If he is just yelling at everyone, he is just an XO, who cares he'll be gone in a year or so anyways.

Not ot put your situation down but my husband had ot put up with a CO who thought a PSYOPS company was Specila Forces and he use to take them thru the lake for PT and roll them in the dirt for PT, he stunk when he came home and run them ragged up and down and hill and for the FTX they were going to do the special forces 12 miles ruck. Ridiculous!!!

Answer 5

Utilize your military benefits, and contact base legal for free advice.



That said, it depends on the totality of circumstances. You ought to take the time to read through the punitive articles, which are 77-134. You'll get a good idea simply by browsing the titles. Then, if one strikes you as fitting, read the elements of the crime which must be present for the article to apply.

Answer 6

If he is only disrespectful to those of lower rank then it is kind of hard to do anything about it. But if he is disrespectful to those of higher rank, any one of them can do something about it.



What I would do is regardless of rank, if he is disrespectful I would immediately demand to speak to his supervisor. Then I would complain to the supervisor and tell them EXACTLY what he said or did that I consider disrespectful. Specially if he used any kind of profanity or derogatory or racial comments. If each person does that each time it happens the supervisor will get tired of it and put the guy in the back room and away from people.

Answer 7

If the CO won't do anything about it, then I don't see anything that you could have done about it. Maybe request mast with the CO and talk to him about it if you really want to jump the chain of command like that..

Answer 8

If your commander condones it then take it to the IG. Do not use a petition, it is called "mutiny" and that I can guarantee you is in the UCMJ.

Answer 9

You're in the military, do you really think that there is some sort of procedure for you to cry when someone is giving you a little stick? Your XPO is trying to toughen you up. Period. Grow some balls you ******!

Answer 10

unless jag or ig would classify his behavior as harrassment then nothing you can do.