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

this takes time and grooming, to send a NCO to this type of board with only 8 days to prep not only sets up the sm but the command, I wouldn't even send a troop to soldier/ nco of the year with only 8 days notice this is a set up for failure, when these boards happen there is usually more than enough time to pick and train applicants, This is a good NCO, who doesn't want to make a fool of himself at a prestigious Corps level board, I concur with this statement, as senior leaders we set up our troops for success not failure

One thing I learned while serving in the military I was told at the start of Basic Training and throughout my career was; if as a soldier, you get an opportunity to attend "ANY" school or board to advance your career, you take it every opportunity you get. I attended many boards in the military and sponsored many soldiers attending the boards as well. I witnessed one soldier during my career attend the soldier of the month board and win it with four days notification. A soldiers dress uniform should always be ready. Even as a Sergeant First Class AIT Platoon Sergeant at Fort Jackson SC, I attended and appeared before numerous boards during my assignment. Every cycle there was an NCO and EIT soldier of the month boards. Every AIT platoon Sergeant or SSG Squad leader would get their fair turn in appearing or sponsoring one of their soldiers for these boards. All the NCO that was informed he would be attending the Audie Murphy board has to do is study, finalize his dress uniform and be confident. This NCO should say after attending the board that "it wasn't so bad and its a good thing", also how could the NCO ever order one of his subordinate soldiers to attend the board amongst other things when he backed out and refused, which will not look to good in the near future career for this NCO.

Common sense over- rules excessive authority

I'm sorry but what is Audie Murphy board?.... I've never heard of this?

Go for it and go with a strong, positive attitude. Nothing can be gained by refusing to go & much can be gained.

Not qualified to speak to the board but it sounds like an opportunity. Opportunities and challenges usually come with pressure. Pressure makes diamonds and sometimes coal. If it were me I'd never turn down an opportunity and certainly would never let anyone know I lacked the self-confidence to pursue it. Maybe not what some want to hear, but get busy squaring himself away and give it the best effort possible. Preparation and physical event will be a learning experience and speak highly of him in service record for future opportunities. What's the worst that can happen - they bend his dog tags and send him to Okinawa? Best Wishes to all.

Suck it up. I was given 1 hour to prepare for PLDC. 3 days for BNOC. ANOC actually had plent of time. Last time I looked on a LES it never said E-6 Audie Murphy board winner.

I wouldn't want that NCO leading me in battle.

I attended a board with three days notice and won, some advice get to studying

What is an Audie Murphy Board. I'm Navy.