Can a soldier be forced to attend an Audie Murphy board?

Mind you I got out as an E-4 but I did hold my stripes for a year I was in a light infantry unit. I lost my stripes and I blame only myself for letting them put me in that situation to make it happen. I seen it coming and I let it happen. I should have stood up and fought it. But I took it. Thinking ok this is a learning experience I can bounce back from it. Well as it turns out that was not the Mind you I got out as an E-4 but I did hold my stripes for a year I was in a light infantry unit. I lost my stripes and I blame only myself for letting them put me in that situation to make it happen. I seen it coming and I let it happen. I should have stood up and fought it. But I took it. Thinking ok this is a learning experience I can bounce back from it. Well as it turns out that was not the case. My PSG sent me to PLDC/WLC to avoid me from going to a mandatory E-5 board. I passed WLC. About a year latter My grandmother passes I go to the funeral out of state. I come back and I am informed I am on the board in 2 days. Ok so I cram. I walk into the board and a MAJ is sitting on the board and the first question the MAJ asked me was to sing the Regimental song. The copies of it to study were handed out wile I was on emergency leave. I did not know the song I looked him into the eyes and strongly told him I did not know the song. Can I come back to him later on it. My 1SG whom is sitting on this board asks me " DO you believe that you are properly prepared for this board". I look him in the eye and say to him "No 1SG I am not properly prepared for this board. His next words were you are dismissed. What I am getting at is that going to any board unprepared can hurt you detrimental. If you are not properly prepared. If this helps one solider. That is still in it is worth telling part of my life in 18 years in the Army. My PSG sent me to PLDC/WLC to avoid me from going to a mandatory E-5 board. I passed WLC. About a year latter My grandmother passes I go to the funeral out of state. I come back and I am informed I am on the board in 2 days. Ok so I cram. I walk into the board and a MAJ is sitting on the board and the first question the MAJ asked me was to sing the Regimental song. The copies of it to study were handed out wile I was on emergency leave. I did not know the song I looked him into the eyes and strongly told him I did not know the song. Can I come back to him later on it. My 1SG whom is sitting on this board asks me " DO you believe that you are properly prepared for this board". I look him in the eye and say to him "No 1SG I am not properly prepared for this board. His next words were you are dismissed. What I am getting at is that going to any board unprepared can hurt you detrimental. If you are not properly prepared. If this helps one solider. That is in it self worth telling part of my life of 18 years in the Army.

We are talking about an NCO here. Being an NCO, they have been in front of boards before. Preparation needed should be minimal. Looking sharp, and being confident yet subordinate are the key. Most important... Do not guess the answers!

The comments and question of this thread represent everything wrong with SAMC and the NCO corps in general.
That SSG should recognize the opportunity for what it is and chargecthe hill. If he doesn't get selected, so what. All it cost him was time. If he really is a good NCO, then he should be able to handlecthe board. It is a leadership board.
Second is SAMC is not something soldiers should be flocking to for a bullet on their ncoer. If they are SAMC caliber NCOs, then their ncoers are being written in full without needing that bullet. You do not ask to go to the SAMC board. You are selected by your 1SG because you exhibit outstanding technical, tactical, and leadership ability. Because your sphere of influence is growing beyond your squad and your platoon.
Being part of SAMC is not about you. It is about being that top percentage of the corps and giving back to the corps. It is about referent authority and humility. If you are asking to go, you are the wrong NCO.

NO, THE ANSWER IS NO!
NO SOLDIER SHOULD BE FORCED TO ATTEND THIS. IF YOU ARE A LEADER THAT THINKS DIFFERENT...WELL, THE ANSWER IS NO!

YOUR A PHONE CALL AWAY...THE WAY OUR ARMY IS HEADING.

They way I see it, it's your soldier's choice to go or not. Worrying about making a fool of himself shouldn't be the reason to not go. It's their career, all you can do is offer guidance, and if they choose to go, provide them time to study and mentor them as much as you can beforehand.

Back when i was a E4, i went to a Soldier of the Month board, never been real good at boards, i felt like i screwed up every question. The last question was from the CSM. He said, " i see that you meet the qualifications for the E5 board, why have you not been recomend for it". I did not have to think about that answer. I looked him in the eye and said" SM, when my 1SG feels like i am ready for the E5 board, he will send me to the E5 board" I won that board and appeared infront of the E5 board the following month. Tell your Soldier to be the best Soldier he can be and dont try to BS any answers. He will do just fine.

Someone sees something this NCO doesn't see in themselves. Go for it. I was once given a 15 hour notice of a board. Not much time to prepare, but I took that board anyway and was promoted the following month. You will rise to the occasion.

Some times you have to do shit because your in the Army and you don't have a choice. Can't say I agree with it, but screw it. I am not a board fan but study hard for 8 days a give it a shot...When it is his turn to introduce himself make sure you let it be known...passively that you have been studying hard the last 8 days. Remember a board doesn't make you a good Soldier...it just means you can remember shit and handle a little pressure.

What is an Audie Murphy panel?

I was put in the same situation with about 3 weeks prep time as an E5. I found the board easy as most were mixed situational and standard board questions that most soldiers should know. I did not want to go as we had squad evals coming up and i felt that was more important but was voluntold. Opportunities arise and as NCOs we except the challenges as they come. The worst thing that happens you dont get selected and you gain experience for you and others following you. We all know most 1SG have a few select they favor over other NCOs. Now is the time to show your real salt. Are you faking the funk or are you the real deal that faces challenges head on. We have all seen that PT stud NCO or suckup that the coc thinks is a leader but the rest of us know is dumb as a post. If that's you then you will probably not do well. If you are that NCO that is well rounded you will be fine as long as you dont bullshit your answers. If you dont know then you dont know, own it. Be the NCO you are as the chain has faith in you, knowing your character. Unless the real reason for avoidance is your true character will be revealed. If its fear of failure thats you holding yourself back. Everyone fails its what you do after the failure that shows a person's real character. Audie Murphy member since 2000 Korea.