Originally Posted by
S3toHerk
Just poking fun. The point of this thread is to find what and where are the regulations, not to debate the validity of a grievance.
I'm sure you would agree that making people double up costs political capital. In the old days we used to say that things like this will affect retention. As reservists the lodging situation is part of our compensation. If we don't like it we can always quit. For me, it's not a factor because I don't need lodging for DWE. I have always been curious what is in the regulations, and this just sparked my interest to do some research.
When you say you find it humorous, I take it to mean that you think it's not a valid grievance and I shouldn't complain about it. I am a tiny bit offended by that. I am sure there are things that you complain about that I might think is humorous, but that doesn't make your grievance any less valid. Do you get my point? Next time they try to save a buck or two, it might be for something you don't find so humorous.
Things won't change unless issues are voiced. Then again, if you don't complain and don't make any changes you might make O-6! Will you get your own room then?
I'm pretty sure my original post addressed your question about applicable instructions etc. The discussion of validity was a sidebar but since we're there, here you go.
I'm very sorry you were a 'tiny' bit offended by me finding it humorous. I'm sure the folks activated to support Haiti OPS who are living in tents and on cots at GTMO and on the island or those in Afghanistan doing the same also are astonished that an O-4 in CONUS on a drill weekend was forced to room with a fellow O-4 for whatever reason. Just sayin'.
As for my personal preference for a room? Like I said before, I could care less if I had my own room. It's two days of my life, if that is the case, I'm pretty sure I'll live.