Career progression?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 May 2018 16:22:18 -0400

I’m currently assigned a 15H2O position and as an MRT and UMO. Originally I was promised a PSG position and sent to that specific unit by my CSM. Before that, I filled in as a BN Retention NCO. I was just trying to help my BN. I’m also coming up on 17yrs in Aug. I’m not sure how working one down will help me progress as I’m so close to 18yrs. What should I do?

Response by SSG Dale London made May 4 at 2018 4:30 PM

SSG Dale London — Fri, 04 May 2018 16:30:47 -0400

If I were in your shoes, I'd go the the 1SG and ask his advice. You are perilously close to the QMP cutoff and he'll recognize that.
The real problem is your place on the SLC/E-7 selection list. If you haven't been selected or are unlikely to be promoted before year 18, you will probably face QMP regardless of your current assignment.
Disclaimer - please note that I left the service in 1996 and the QMP cutoffs may have changed. If so, I apologize for getting you wound up.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made May 4 at 2018 4:35 PM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Fri, 04 May 2018 16:35:24 -0400

If you are trying to make E-7 I would go back to your CSM and let him know. If he sent you to be a PSG, then that is what he wants you there for.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made May 4 at 2018 5:07 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Fri, 04 May 2018 17:07:25 -0400

You should ask for an audience with the CSM as he assigned you to the unit. I would recommend not pushing a PSG role rather simply requesting that you be assigned a 30 level position. If you have hope of making E7 you will definitely need a 30 billet. If your Battalion is that stacked with E6s that they are assigning you to 20s then you might ask for a transfer. Thank you for your service.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2018 6:05 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 May 2018 18:05:22 -0400

I appreciate the informative responses. The reason I was bumped from the PSG job was because we now have a 15K/ SFC inbound.
As for QMP. I am very close to the 18 yr mark of what I believe is for board selection criteria according to most recent MILPER. So it looks like, after this look coming up, I’ll get one more look. I talked with my 1SG about my concerns and I will get to meet with my CSM next week. Hopefully it’ll all work out because I want to stay in and continue leading but of course QMP is there for a reason.

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made May 4 at 2018 7:07 PM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Fri, 04 May 2018 19:07:35 -0400

Tactfully let your CSM know that the conditions of the "promise" have change and that you want to be assigned to a 30 position. RCP is 20, so get after it. Be respectful, but firm and adamant -- Good Luck

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 5 at 2018 3:46 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 05 May 2018 15:46:57 -0400

I had an E-6 PSG who was an unmitigated great Tanker. I was wondering why he was not getting promoted, so I went and talked with the BN CSM. A few months later the PSG earned another stripe.