600 Division Chain of Command:
On February 2nd 2017, I failed a room inspection. In an attempt to invalidate my room inspection I submitted a false trouble call to make it look like I had already addressed the problem prior to the inspection. The problem in question was my dirty bathtub. Which myself and my roommate AEAA Myers had attempted to clean frequently with various products, with little success. Despite our belief that our Bathtub was sufficiently clean we continued to receive that hit on inspections. On one re-inspection I was told that the bathtub was still dirty. I made the case to the inspector that I had tried multiple options in cleaning with little apparent success. The inspector recommended a few other products and techniques but stated. If nothing else works after you have tried everything. Submit a trouble call. My roommate and myself over the next two weeks tried various combinations and old wives’ tales to finally clean our bathtub. Nothing worked. After another failed attempt at cleaning. I came back to the barracks during chow and saw the failed room inspection sheet. I knew that nobody would believe how hard we tried to get bathtub clean and I made the decision to submit the false trouble call. …show more content…
I know what I did was wrong and not in keeping with the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. I lost my Integrity and believed I could cheat the system. And as such I accept any punishment that may come.
However, I do believe that I can make this incident a learning experience and grow further within the navy rather than just make it another mistake that will lead to the loss of a sailor. I believe I have the capability to understand the implications of why and how it was wrong. And become
On February 2nd 2017, I failed a room inspection. In an attempt to invalidate my room inspection I submitted a false trouble call to make it look like I had already addressed the problem prior to the inspection. The problem in question was my dirty bathtub. Which myself and my roommate AEAA Myers had attempted to clean frequently with various products, with little success. Despite our belief that our Bathtub was sufficiently clean we continued to receive that hit on inspections. On one re-inspection I was told that the bathtub was still dirty. I made the case to the inspector that I had tried multiple options in cleaning with little apparent success. The inspector recommended a few other products and techniques but stated. If nothing else works after you have tried everything. Submit a trouble call. My roommate and myself over the next two weeks tried various combinations and old wives’ tales to finally clean our bathtub. Nothing worked. After another failed attempt at cleaning. I came back to the barracks during chow and saw the failed room inspection sheet. I knew that nobody would believe how hard we tried to get bathtub clean and I made the decision to submit the false trouble call. …show more content…
I know what I did was wrong and not in keeping with the Navy core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. I lost my Integrity and believed I could cheat the system. And as such I accept any punishment that may come.
However, I do believe that I can make this incident a learning experience and grow further within the navy rather than just make it another mistake that will lead to the loss of a sailor. I believe I have the capability to understand the implications of why and how it was wrong. And become