Posted on Jun 10, 2016
What are my options after being placed in an Excess/Overstrength slot?
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I am an E4 SPC and my unit was reorganized in 2014. We had 2 92A10 slots that changed to 1 92A20 slot. My ERB shows that I was put into excess in the E5 position. The position was filled with a new soldier from a different unit and I have been doing supply room (92Y10) stuff since.
My question is, are there any options for me since I am in excess?
Completed SSD-1
Haven't attended BLC
My question is, are there any options for me since I am in excess?
Completed SSD-1
Haven't attended BLC
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It is not always a bad thing. Look at it as a way to better yourself. Like 1SG Jerry Healy said look into changing your MOS. What is the normal promotion potential as a 92A? This might be your chance to reclass into a MOS that has a faster promotion rate.
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Chances are good that you are in that slot now because there are no 10 level vacancies for 92A in any units near you right now and they are trying to figure out what to do with you for now. Have they said anything to you about reclassing to 92Y? Also, is the Soldier they moved into that position from a different unit an E5 already?
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They have not said anything about reclassing and no the soldier was an e4 before transferring to my unit.
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Ok, so the other question is was this Soldier selected for promotion and that's why they are in this slot? Also, are you currently on the promotion list? It may be that the other Soldier was selected for promotion and is just waiting to be pinned after completing BLC. Either way, you should definitely ask your unit what their plan is for you.
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There are always options. Double slotting doesn't mean that you are excess or dead-ended. The fact you're in an E-5 position is a plus. Knock out BLC and get competitive for promotion.
Alternatively, you could look at picking up a secondary MOS. Those are always handy and often career-enhancing, especially if you are doing the work in another MOS anyway.
Alternatively, you could look at picking up a secondary MOS. Those are always handy and often career-enhancing, especially if you are doing the work in another MOS anyway.
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