Which factor gives authority to correct Soldiers outside the unit?

• A. Personal relationship with the Soldier
• B. Consent of the immediate supervisor
• C. Governing regulatory guidance about rank precedence grants authority to correct Soldiers outside the unit
• D. Time in service

Answer: (C)

Authority to correct Soldiers outside the unit is defined by the Army’s regulatory guidance on rank precedence. This formal policy designates who has cross-unit authority to intervene, ensuring that corrective actions follow a consistent, official chain regardless of personal relationships or how long someone has served. Personal connections, consent from an immediate supervisor, or merely having more time in the Army do not establish cross-unit authority. Instead, the correct approach is rooted in the regulation that specifies which ranks or positions carry the authority to correct Soldiers beyond their own unit, so standards are applied uniformly and appropriately across the force.