Say as a Cpt. you want to lead a company, not get moved to batalion or to major?
2007-09-30 19:33:06 · 12 answers · asked by Para-diddle 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
they punish you? thats wired. why do they do that. what if you just want to stay in the field and fight not be behind a desk.
2007-09-30 19:41:36 · update #1
You're not even considered for promotion to Major until you've successfully led a company, so why would you refuse?
You can, but why? Officers usually only ever command one company (rarely two), and refusing to be considered for promotion won't get you another company...there's too many other Captains who haven't yet commanded their own company waiting behind you.
It's an "up-or-out" system, everyone needs to keep moving up to make room for the ones coming behind you. You're given your time to shine, then it's someone Else's turn.
2007-09-30 20:42:17 · answer #1 · answered by Greenman 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
you ask why they would get punished well thats simple........there is a natural progression in the military, after you hold one rank for a period you are expected to move up so someone else can get promoted as they can only have a certain percentage of each rank. if someone refuses a promotion then if they arent punished someone below them will be as that is one less slot they have for that rank. they even have what they call "higher tenures" where when you have served a certain number of years if you havent passed a certain rank you cant reenlist. im not sure about higher tenures for officers or the army for that matter (just know that every branch has them) but for instance in the air force if you are a senior airman (E4) and have not become an NCO within 12 years your out.
2007-10-01 08:49:11 · answer #2 · answered by CRmac 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It would be extremely unwise for a career officer to refuse promotion. Promotion is tough enough as it is. If an officer is passed over for promotion twice, they are done. They can continue to serve as enlisted (E-5) until retirement or choose discharge when their normal term is up. There is no punishment under the UCMJ for refusing a promotion.
2007-10-01 04:43:33 · answer #3 · answered by Chris L 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can refuse a promotion...but you will not be allowed to remain in the service after your current terms of service is over. One reason is that promotions are directly linked to pay...if you do not go up in rank, you will not recieve notable increases in pay and housing allowances. While officers do make more than enlisted, it is human nature to want to earn more as you have more time invested in a particular job. The military also feels that knowledge learned at each rank is valuable in forming leaders higher up. Add in that there are only so many of each rank available...by staying in one rank you are denying someone else the opportunity to advance.
2007-10-01 08:31:04 · answer #4 · answered by Annie 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why should we?
Not proud of the promotion?
While others were scrambling for it.
Along with benefits and pay upgrade?
Take it why leave it on the table.
Of course responsibilities comes along with it.
2007-10-01 04:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In any service turning down a promotion means that you are not military material. You will face an administrative board and probably be released from active duty. Possibly with a bad conduct discharge (BCD). A BCD will still allow you veteran's benefits, but do not count on my friends or good job interviews.
2007-10-01 03:17:43 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Yes.
discharge, etc. will not happen, but not being up for promotion for a long time or ever will.
2007-10-01 02:36:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you'll never get promoted after that.
2007-10-01 02:38:30 · answer #8 · answered by DOOM 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah but there will be repercussions, like they say "don't do anything great if you cant handle the praise"
2007-10-01 02:52:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but why would you?
2007-10-01 05:54:23 · answer #10 · answered by bulletbob36 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋