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

I don't believe he should be forced to with onle 8 days prep time, if he had to maintain his regular duties at the same time

It should be absolutely voluntary, however we all know that sometimes we just have to shut up and color...he ought to get studying and just compete. Or go to IG if you truly feel aggrieved. Good luck.

What is an Audie Murphy Board?

Trust when I tell you, it's not about making a fool of himself. It's all about being able to keep your composure and confidence, regardless of your knowledge of the questions presented to you. Self confidence and pride.

Why does getting into this club somehow make you better than any or rated higher than any of your fellow soldiers? Do you get 'Points" for being in this club? Just an ole Master Gunny here who was in the greatest club of all "USMC". I like Audie Murphy by the way. Semper Fi.

I wish my NCO's would have forced me to do boards. It wasn't the cool thing to do voluntarily but secretly I wanted to.

Next force him to go to college and he might be a SGM someday.

Since I'm Air Force, like a couple other commenters, I had to look this one up. From what I saw being nominated is an honor based upon an individuals record. As such he/she should have the ability to handle a short notice challenge, after all that's what the military is all about. We don't always get a months long buildup for a mission. I also saw that many do not pass the board the first time but go on to be nominated again and pass. I'd say go for it with what little preparation time you have available. If nothing else it will be a learning experience that will only make him/her a better soldier.

I would disagree with sending a soldier to a board just to meet a quota. This is setting the soldier up for failure and could ruin his career. If the NCO support channel did not communicate the notification in a timely manner.... shame on them. Let the NCO have time to properly prepare for the board since this could affect his entire career.

Personally I don't feel one should be forced to attend. If I was forced I would worry about it and just show up. If I win I win, if I don't I don't.

The catch to this is a catch 22. If he wins we all know what happens. On the other hand if he goes and completely douches it the he will be looked down on. His career at that unit will be tarnished till leadership changes out.

I wounder if his reluctance to go is due to not wanting to prepare for it.

I don't think it's unreasonable to be ready for the board in 8 days. That's a heck of an honor! If your Sgt friend wants to whine about it, he probably don't deserve those stripes on his sleeve. An nco strives for excellence.