Military Promotion Gift?

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Outlaw0206
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I have a mentor that will be promoting to Colonel in a few weeks. He mailed me an invite but unfortunately don't think I will be able to attend.

I would like to send him something to show my appreciation for his mentorship/ congratulations on the new rank. Is that overboard? If not, any suggestions?
74OA
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Nice sentiment, but overboard unless you have an informal memento or somesuch remembrance from your time together that you'd like to share. Anything more might well make him uncomfortable.

Mentoring you was part of his job, after all, and being a good mentor (leader) is also part of why he's being promoted. I imagine your enthusiastic congratulations will warm his heart enough.........
Paladin05
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Plus if you're still in, he's technically not supposed to accept gifts worth more than $10 from a subordinate. You may unintentionally create an ethics headache for him.
Fly Army 97
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A personal letter goes a long way, and it would probably mean much to him.
Outlaw0206
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Thanks for the reply's/ advice!
cavscout96
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If you're not currently working for him, you're not technically a subordinate within his chain of command.

Do whatever you want. A note. A card . A bottle of his favorite whisky. You're call.
Paladin05
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cavscout96 said:

If you're not currently working for him, you're not technically a subordinate within his chain of command.

Do whatever you want. A note. A card . A bottle of his favorite whisky. You're call.

Chain of command doesn't matter for the purpose of that particular ethics rule. Has to do with the fact that the other person makes less than you do. Trust me on this one...sincere and cheap is the way to go.
cavscout96
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Paladin05 said:

cavscout96 said:

If you're not currently working for him, you're not technically a subordinate within his chain of command.

Do whatever you want. A note. A card . A bottle of his favorite whisky. You're call.

Chain of command doesn't matter for the purpose of that particular ethics rule. Has to do with the fact that the other person makes less than you do. Trust me on this one...sincere and cheap is the way to go.
mmmmmm.... okay ethics guy. I can't imagine a military organization where a person can't buy a case of beer, a bottle, or a box of cigars for a professional colleague, even one that happens to out rank him. I'd like to meet the person who turns either party in for an ethics violation.

Now, if you're talking about military contractors or anyone in the contract award side of the house.... I can see where you are coming from.
cavscout96
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There are plenty of exceptions including hospitality, infrequent and significant events, pre-existing personal relationships, etc. I would think anyone with any sense would come to the conclusion that a s long as there are no quid pro quo implications, there is no ethics concern.
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K2-HMFIC
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The answer is mess dress shoulder boards.

Them things are pricey.
Hey Nav
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When did promotion gifts start?

Back in the day, the person getting the promotion bought the drinks. And that was it.
GMaster0
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I just promoted and really just an email with some warm sentiments means a lot. My mentors gave me challenge coins, but I spent a good sum of money on drinks and a party for my team and family.

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