I've made it to E-5, but loved being a corporal more. When I was promoted, my Major (a mustanger) said Sergeant was the best rank he held, other than Captain. Which rank did you enjoy the most?
2006-06-05 11:50:18 · 16 answers · asked by Gypsy 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
For me it was when I made Sgt E-5. I was already Supply Chief for my battery as a Cpl in a Gunny billet! There was a LOT of resentment from the other SupChfs because they were all Staff Sgts and weren't picked fo the job. My billet was at HqBtry 11th Mar, and so although I was junior in rank, I was senior in billet to all of them. Once I made Sergeant, and brought the unit up in its inspections, I got the respect and deference I had EARNED, which is the best way after all. Semper Fi, and THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
2006-06-07 09:32:37 · answer #1 · answered by no 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been a Private, PFC, Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, 2nd Lt., 1st Lt. And throughout all of those ranks the best rank that I have held is Sergeant. I have been in the infantry the entire time so I Have some real perspective.
2006-06-05 14:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by Michael A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staff Sergeant at Presidio of Monterey, Defense Language Institute. Not only got to be a Platoon Sergeant, but I also got to teach Chinese Mandarin. Between SGT and SSG these are the two best ranks if you like working with troops and sharing knowledge and developing skills.
2006-06-05 12:30:34 · answer #3 · answered by johngjordan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started out in 1966 as an E-1. By 1969, I was E-4. I was out 2 years and went back in (1971.) 6 months later, I was E-5. When I was medically retired in 1983, I had made it to WO-1. I liked that rank best.
2006-06-05 11:59:10 · answer #4 · answered by expatmt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Staff Sergeant was the best. After I got promoted to Sergeant First Class it was all admin junk. As a Staff Sergeant I was actually able to do my job.
2006-06-05 17:18:29 · answer #5 · answered by no one 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
E-5 promotable.
2006-06-05 13:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by c_ray_mcmanus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have to say being a specialist is the best because you dont usually have the responsibility of a sergeant, (dont have to worry about getting your butt chewed because of something your soldier did). and you dont get treated like a private any more. my friends and i use to call the specialist rank the sham shield. :)
2006-06-05 12:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by krystal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in military but son Army said 0-2 1st Lt. - although being a Ranger is his favorite achievement.
2006-06-05 13:43:04 · answer #8 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just velcro-ed (not pinned anymore) an E6 patch on my husband 2 days ago. He loves his job anyway, but he's enjoying his leadership role much more than he liked being a pvt. (He's been a section sgt. for a while 'cuz he was senior E5 in his platoon.)
2006-06-07 02:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a CPT Now but the most fun I had was at PFC or 1LT
PFC because I was only in charge of me and did all sorts of crazy fun stuff.
1LT because I loved being a platoon leader in Iraq.
2006-06-05 20:00:21 · answer #10 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋