he been passed up for promotions numerous times! do anyone think an e-6 after 20 years is kinda slow going up the ladder? check out my last question from sharon d
2007-01-04 15:34:52 · 7 answers · asked by Beaujock 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
And you are dead wrong.
In my opinion, US soldiers advance in rank far too quickly, and in my experience with dealing with various elements of the US forces, a lot of time the next rank is attained based on trade and technical knowledge as well as history instead of being on a leadership basis.
In the Canadian Forces, and in many other Commonwealth militaries, it is not rare to have E-4/E-5's with 20 years in. Likewise with our E-6/E-7 ranks. But this does not denote incompetence or slow going. That particular soldier might not have the leadership abilities to be at the next rank level but his trade knowledge can be through the roof. Just as we are allowed to decline promotions. Also, it is a means of control, to keep expertise in key positions until it can be passed on to others so they can teach a new batch.
2007-01-04 17:07:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually it depends on the MOS and the points at the time. There are plenty of Soldiers not promoted due to high point requirements, and basically a slow promoting MOS. If it is an active duty soldier-then that is more than likely the case. A soldier can do correspondence courses and college courses to gain more promotion points. If it is a Guard Soldier, then it's because the state does not have the next higher rank to promote the soldier into.
2007-01-04 23:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by Army chick 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the Marine Corps, there are no points involved. It depends entirely on how much room there is at the top. Just because you've punched all the right tickets, it doesn't mean that you will get promoted. There has to be a slot open for it. Seniority doesn't mean that you will get promoted. There has to be a slot open.
Yes, he probably did get passed over for promotion, and after that many years of service, I can understand him being bitter.
2007-01-07 16:13:56 · answer #3 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ya, its his or her MOS that killing them. I was airborne infantry so i had no problem getting e-6 in 6 years, espeically when oef and oif started. Having a combat MOS does help alot. My Dad has been in the army for close to 20 years as well and he cant get promoted to 1st sergeant because he doesn't have a 'combat' MOS.
2007-01-05 00:16:53 · answer #4 · answered by Jason 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in today's military. Today they promote the younger folks to keep them in and to make sure that the lessons learned are passed on. They feel that the older NCOes are too "old school".
Been there, done that
2007-01-05 10:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by My world 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually quite common. Some people don't test well, or are not Senior NCO material. They're quite content to be a worker bee. There's normally a few in every organization, and these people are a treasure trove of information.
2007-01-04 23:51:02 · answer #6 · answered by notoldcrow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible he was in the National Guard or reserve? They promote slower.
2007-01-05 10:30:05 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋