Do you believe there should be a restriction in place that limits eligibility for CSM consideration if a Soldier has a profile?

Personally, I would prefer a CSM that doesn't run, but has all the other qualities of a good leader over one that can run, but doesn't possess those qualities. There's more than one way to set an example, and I strongly believe that soldiers would prefer leadership that they can respect and trust to uphold the standards and take care of their subordinates.

SGM Mike Barbieri , I have heard these conversations as well and I think it is sickening. I think this is a closed minded thought process that goes against what we teach and preach to our Soldiers everyday. We implemented PRT to minimize injuries in young Soldiers. We teach them everyday that you need to go to medical and get a profile if you are hurt. We teach them that we will not judge you just because you have a physical profile as long you are performing as a Soldier....and then we turn around and tell SGM's that they cannot be a CSM because they have a profile. We just went through (and are still doing) 15 years of combat operations and many of us have had numerous deployments. Are we really going to fault a SGM who has a beaten down body after years of service to the Army? We talked about not allowing a mass exodus after these wars to prevent losing years of combat experience in the Army, and yet we will basically tell a SGM to get out because we are not going to allow you to be a CSM because you got injured. What are we doing?

I have a question because I am sure you have heard it come up....what if the SGM has a P2 for Lower but has a run at own pace? Will they review the profiles of SGM's to see what exactly their issue is? And what if the SGM can run, but has a profile against push-ups? Does that make him a better leader because he can run but not do push-ups? Sorry, I know this is just a question you posed. It is just frustrating.

My 2 cents. It should be an evaluative criteria, but not a screening one.

A CSM needs to present a good military bearing, both in actions and appearance. I don't consider running to be NECESSARY to do this. Will Soldiers notice if the CSM doesn't run? Probably. Will a running profile mean that the CSM will lose respect? Not by itself, IMO.

So, a running profile (or any other profile that doesn't stop one from serving) should not DQ someone from going before the board. However, profiles seem to me a reasonable thing to consider when coming up with an OML - especially ones that could be seen to reasonably impact either duty performance or setting of the proper example.