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Have to serve a minimum of one year once completing AIT in order to initially use TA is a good idea, but having to wait until your ten year anniversary in order to use TA for a Graduate Degree is off mark. This is not helping the soldier grow professionally; seems more of a stunt to save money hoping soldiers get out prior to the 10 year mark.
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I know this is an old thread, but I'll just add that the 10 year stipulation on using TA for a graduate degree only applies if the SM used TA for their undergraduate degree; ie. if a Soldier came in the military with a Bachelor's degree already then they would be able to use TA for their graduate degree prior to the 10 year mark.
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Other than as a retention tool, I don't see a legitimate military reason to pay for any education a soldier desires.
The cost of education as a whole has increased precisely because of programs like TA, and the value of the education received has diminished.
On the enlisted side, it seems we've had an educational arms race in order to present our degrees as badges of tenacity to the promotion board. I doubt it has made us a better force.
The cost of education as a whole has increased precisely because of programs like TA, and the value of the education received has diminished.
On the enlisted side, it seems we've had an educational arms race in order to present our degrees as badges of tenacity to the promotion board. I doubt it has made us a better force.
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I had no problem paying for my education; the issue I have is the length of time required of the serve member. The 10 year mark is the typical time where a soldier decides if they want to make the 20 year hump or call it a day at 10 and move on in the civilian world.
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Stephen, I can see where you are coming from; however, if the military wants to tie your civilian education level to promotion points (enlisted) and your education level to career path progression/requirements (officer) then the military needs to make available for a way for this to be achieved. Cost sharing such as TA is one way, but putting the usage out to 10 years will be hard on those wanting to further their education, but do not have the fiscal capabilities due to their rank, personal relationships etc that always arise.
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SFC Stephen P.
My recommendation would be for TA to be part of a command's training budget (increased accordingly). Commanders should have the leeway to determine if a particular set of courses will enhance organizational readiness.
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