Kintail, I'm sure the 1SG would understand if you smacked the offender. All mine would have. I haven't had the flip done to me. Maybe because I'm rather big and cranky looking. I have had a few Soldiers try to get a peak by ducking low but quit once caught. You could always ask if he's trying to get a jump on the repeal of DADT. Personally, I don't respond well to people who violate the 36 inch rule.

YMOS,
Tony