Can a non-MOSQ NCO block someone from a NG promotion opportunity?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:02:01 -0500

So we have a National Guard unit with a non-mosq MSG in the only 92F50 slot in the state. The MSG has been non-mosq for 3 years. Now we have two E-7 fully promotable mosq Soldiers looking for an opportunity to advance. However the unit doesn't want to or cant find a new home for the MSG. Is there any regulation that doesn't allow this when mosq Soldiers are promotable into that slot?

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 13 at 2020 8:26 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:26:08 -0500

It is entirely a command/unit thing. If he has been doing the job for 3 yrs and they aren't complaining, them he is doing something right. About all you can do is approach the Senior NCO and or the Commander, it may not help much.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2020 9:27 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 21:27:31 -0500

And stuff like this is why I left the Guard. There are a lot of work arounds that the Guard does. Sometimes they will turn a blind eye to it. If that was an PFC that could get MOSQed they would be looking at getting separated most likely. Something like this is up at the state level I am sure. You are going to have to wait till that guy retires.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 14 at 2020 9:47 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:47:47 -0500

How can they possibly promote someone in an MOS they aren't qualified in? I don't normally advocate for jumping chain, but that needs sent to some FB watchdog groups so they can report it while tagging the right chains of command...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2020 10:01 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:01:17 -0500

In my state someone O5 or above would be answering questions to the G1 why a MSG has been NDMOSQ for three goddamn years.

Unfortunately, as the slot does not show as “vacant” it’s unlikely they could submit a request for fill.