Posted on Nov 15, 2013
Are we ready to move away from the Rank equals Responsibility mind set?
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We speak about keeping the best talent, and pushing them to be as successful as possible, but we limit these capable people by associating Rank with Responsibility.
Before joining the Army, and ever knowing S.H.A.R.P existed had taken Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention courses for a job as an Student Resident Adviser at the age of 19 in college. That year I was the primary case personnel for a rape case, I helped the victim from the time they knocked on my door until they were done in the hospital, before I had to relinquish my duties to a higher source. At 23 I join the Army and because of my rank it is believed I would not know how to compose myself if a situation were to arise.
I believe we could engage personnel and better help our peers to our left and right by utilizing the talents of everyone that they bring with them from the private sector.
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Revision #1:
I do not think I properly presented this topic. I will attempt here to clarify. The argument I was attempting to make is that we have a shortage of talents in areas like EO/SHARP/Master Fitness Instructor/Master Resilency Trainer/ ect. These positions and classes currently have ranks associated with them although myself and others might argue that JSMs are able to feel these positions. Like my prior experience shown above, might qualify me for a SHARP rep, someone with a degree or ceritification as a fitness trainer might qualify elswhere. Our junior ranks vary widely in age ranges and prior experiences, and I see this as wasted potential. I hope this helps to clarify things.
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Revision #2:
After some conversing with SFC Richie, I thought this a different option: "would you be more inclined to support a system in which a junior service members (JSM) was not in one of these roles fully, but formally trained and could service as an Assistant with a limited amount of authority granted? That way those with prior experience could continue to develop those skills, and help with their prior knowledge the NCOIC of that program."
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Posted 12 y ago
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Percentages, your describing yourself as a highly qualified SHARP rep, but, you'd be less than 1%. Also, military SHARP and civilian sector is completely different because of the command authority involved.
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SPC Christopher Smith
SSG Mavari, it just seems like you are threatened by the idea of JSMs in positions you would like for yourself. Your examples you used just don't make since. Lat keys speak about a SPC leading WLC I don't see the problem, if you are knowledgeable and capable I'll listen, if you have a higher rank and obviously don't know anything I'll say Rodger to your face and ask someone else for verification or the best method behind your back. Rank does not prove that someone is knowledgeable or capable. Many times it just shows you have been in for awhile, and got pushed through by luck.
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SSG (Join to see)
I guess I could a put it in a sweeter vocabulary, but its just a guy that been in over 15 years and has been a battalion EO and SHARP rep giving you some insight.
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