NCOs, come on in...

[BushMasterBoy]

Sounds like to me that this particular NCO needs more training. Maybe find a senior NCO you can confide in and have him help you. Go one step up the chain of command at a time. The Sergeant Major or CSM should be aware that there is a problem in the ranks. Communication is the key.

*I never served in the Army, so I really don't know what it is like.

[Byte Stryke]

Sounds like to me that this particular NCO needs more training. Maybe find a senior NCO you can confide in and have him help you. Go one step up the chain of command at a time. The Sergeant Major or CSM should be aware that there is a problem in the ranks. Communication is the key.

If this person is a squad leader/section NCO go to the Plt Sgt.
take it to the 1SG

you do have a dog in the fight... YOU and your troops.
there will be a day when you may need that team to help your team or you may have to go bail them out.

Worst slogan ever was "Army of One"... you cannot be an army of one.
I agree, don't discuss with ANY juniors, don't even ask them about it.
Go to your NCO Support chain and voice your concerns.

[Inconel710]

Lots of good advice here and I say that having been an NCO and a mustang. The only thing I would add is to keep any discussions with the POS or his superiors behind closed doors. Don't call him out in public. Even though he sucks, you still can't undermine his authority in front of his men.

As a matter of fact, I would have the discussion with the superior before speaking with the POS. Tell them you need some mentoring on how to deal with a situation. Put it terms of how this guy is destroying morale and ask them to check into it for themselves. Keep yourself under control - it adds to your credibility.

If, for some reason, you have to take this to the O level try playing the IG card. Don't threaten, just mention it could happen and let the officers fill in the blanks as much as possible. And always, always, always ask them to check into the situation for themselves - that gives them the opportunity to come to their own conclusions and not feel like you've manipulated them.

Good luck.

[Byte Stryke]

Lots of good advice here and I say that having been an NCO and a mustang. The only thing I would add is to keep any discussions with the POS or his superiors behind closed doors. Don't call him out in public. Even though he sucks, you still can't undermine his authority in front of his men.

As a matter of fact, I would have the discussion with the superior before speaking with the POS. Tell them you need some mentoring on how to deal with a situation. Put it terms of how this guy is destroying morale and ask them to check into it for themselves. Keep yourself under control - it adds to your credibility.

If, for some reason, you have to take this to the O level try playing the IG card. Don't threaten, just mention it could happen and let the officers fill in the blanks as much as possible. And always, always, always ask them to check into the situation for themselves - that gives them the opportunity to come to their own conclusions and not feel like you've manipulated them.

Good luck.

THIS^

but Please wear out any and all possibilities for even saying I and G in the same sentence.

if it were me I would just pull the Plt Sgt aside and "mention it" sort of "Hey SSG/SFC So-n-so, I've noticed this and I was wondering if you noticed it too. I'm not sure how to handle it and I was wondering if you could advise.."

this gives him all of the power and allows him to choose the direction.
Chances are he may already be aware but be apprehensive to move thinking its not that big...
others coming to him for direction on it may prompt him to move.

whatever you do, do not overstep.

best wishes