USAF 'Open Door' E-mail Policy

[Utah Bob]

Originally Posted by AngelsSix

I will be willing to bet two things: this young A1C will either get out ASAP or stay in for 30 years. I think he takes things a little too literally, meaning that they were probably kidding when they told him that only the COS could make that decision and the poor kid took it literally. I bet that the conversation went something like this:

A1C to MSgt.: <whiny voice> "Why do I need to wear my blues for a brief, that's just retarded!"

MSgt to A1C: "The Chief of Staff of the Air Force has made it policy and that is the way it is."

A1C to MSgt: <whinier voice> "But it's stoooopiddd!! Can't I get someone to give me permission to wear BDU's this one time?"

Msgt to A1C: <jokingly> "well, you can always email the Chief of Staff."

And so it goes........

Probably called the MSgt "Dude" too.

[perdurabo]

Originally Posted by AngelsSix

I will be willing to bet two things: this young A1C will either get out ASAP or stay in for 30 years. I think he takes things a little too literally, meaning that they were probably kidding when they told him that only the COS could make that decision and the poor kid took it literally. I bet that the conversation went something like this:

A1C to MSgt.: <whiny voice> "Why do I need to wear my blues for a brief, that's just retarded!"

MSgt to A1C: "The Chief of Staff of the Air Force has made it policy and that is the way it is."

A1C to MSgt: <whinier voice> "But it's stoooopiddd!! Can't I get someone to give me permission to wear BDU's this one time?"

Msgt to A1C: <jokingly> "well, you can always email the Chief of Staff."

And so it goes........

I much liked it better in the old days before email, when one's idiocy only extended as far as one could yell.

[Defender968]

Originally Posted by Razor

MSgt: Well, let's see. Perhaps its because you'll be presenting your briefing in an office environment, where a shirt, trousers, tie and low quarters are appropriate. Unless of course you'd prefer to give your briefing outside the wire in Iraq. Now push until I get tired of watching you cry.

Razor that's how it would happen in the Army, in the AF the MSgt and A1C will go to billeting to get a free Cappuccino (for an hour) and talk about the A1C's decision to email the Chief of Staff and how that might not be the most appropriate way to handle the situation. Likely there will be no paperwork and not so much as a harsh tone of voice during this discussion.....and at the end the A1C will say thanks Bill, Bob or whatever the MSgt’s First name is.

Because in the AF everyone gets a trophy just for showing up to work.

[The Reaper]

Originally Posted by perdurabo

I much liked it better in the old days before email, when one's idiocy only extended as far as one could yell.

Not really.

Once upon a time at 1st SOCOM, a young Captain I worked with had a message left on his desk to call George about his next assignment, with a DC DSN number.

He called, IDed himself, and asked to speak to George about his assignment.

It took several exchanges with the person who answered the phone before he realized that he had called Vice President Bush's office.

I always wondered if anything came of that, as I am sure the conversation was being recorded. He eventually did make LTC, so it couldn't have been too bad.

When I received a similar note a few days later to call Cap, I checked first and found that it was Sec Def Weinberger's office.

A good SF soldier learns from the mistakes of others.

TR

[Razor]

Originally Posted by Defender968

Razor that's how it would happen in the Army, in the AF the MSgt and A1C will go to billeting to get a free Cappuccino (for an hour) and talk about the A1C's decision to email the Chief of Staff and how that might not be the most appropriate way to handle the situation. Likely there will be no paperwork and not so much as a harsh tone of voice during this discussion.....and at the end the A1C will say thanks Bill, Bob or whatever the MSgt’s First name is.

Because in the AF everyone gets a trophy just for showing up to work.

I was doing a little wishful thinking (and trying to be nice). I work at Schriever AFB, so I see the USAF Space crowd "work" on a daily basis.

[Max_Tab]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

Not really.

Once upon a time at 1st SOCOM, a young Captain I worked with had a message left on his desk to call George about his next assignment, with a DC DSN number.

He called, IDed himself, and asked to speak to George about his assignment.

It took several exchanges with the person who answered the phone before he realized that he had called Vice President Bush's office.

I always wondered if anything came of that, as I am sure the conversation was being recorded. He eventually did make LTC, so it couldn't have been too bad.

When I received a similar note a few days later to call Cap, I checked first and found that it was Sec Def Weinberger's office.

A good SF soldier learns from the mistakes of others.

TR

That right there is one of the funniest practical jokes, I have ever heard.