Posted on Nov 17, 2015
Do you think that going from one TRADOC assignment to another would hinder or help your career ?
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I am coming to the end of my time as an AIT platoon sergeant and was offered by the school house CSM a position as a instructor. He said he knows that there are not many females in my MOS (91S) and would like to have a good example and motivator in the school house for the few females that do come through for training. However, I don't know if this is the right choice for my career path. I have heard from many that going from TRADOC to TRADOC is not a good career choice.
91S: Stryker Systems Maintainer
Military Career
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I can tell you from experience. Too many staff assignments hurt you when the board looks at you for promotion. Why? Because they know you have been away from your primary too much. Go back to work as I say.
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Get some time in the operating forces. This can not only hurt you for the next board, but also future boards. Not a sprint, it is a marathon.
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Ideally you should move to an operational assignment. However, you do not indicate how long you have been on station, and when you are due for your next PCS. Or if you are in the zone for an overseas assignment, or when you are due to reenlist, all facitors to consider.
If you can serve as an Instructor and not spend more than three or four years on station, then you should give serious consideration to accepting the position.
The Army is now placing greater emphasis on instructors and finally and offering recognition for instructor service (to include the new instructor badge).
Before you make your choice consider your personal and career goals and talk with your career advisor at HRC.
I wish you great success, no matter your choice.
If you can serve as an Instructor and not spend more than three or four years on station, then you should give serious consideration to accepting the position.
The Army is now placing greater emphasis on instructors and finally and offering recognition for instructor service (to include the new instructor badge).
Before you make your choice consider your personal and career goals and talk with your career advisor at HRC.
I wish you great success, no matter your choice.
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