Does command time as a 1LT count as legit Key Development Position?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:00:35 -0500

I sat in the UMR position as commander for 27 months of a 128PAX $53M equipment RFX QM Company. I have two OERs rating me as Commander and I have Assumption of Command Memo and all the pomp and circumstance that goes with that time period. This is also on my ORB.

When it comes time to submit for MAJ Board as below the zone OPT-IN will that 1LT Command Time CHECK THE BOX requirement of completing a Key Development position required for said OPT-IN packet?

I need to know this now so I can plan for it, and drop the packet to OPT-IN at 3 year TIG, and look for another command if needed. CCC competition is planned for this FY.

I'm referencing MILPER 20-050 with the expectation that process will be open to me in three years.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Nov 25 at 2020 8:17 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:17:42 -0500

Even if that command time does not count officially, what is written in your OERs carries a lot of weight. Also look at your job, I have never had command time and the only thing that is keeping me from LTC is I am not doing ILE. I simply do not need it, clinical nurse OIC fills the need.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Nov 25 at 2020 11:35 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 23:35:50 -0500

Were you a 1LT (P) while in command? if so, then yes it is O3 KD. If not, you need to command again. What is your SR telling you?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2020 2:18 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:18:48 -0500

Update from Branch Careers manager. First I referenced the wrong MILPER. The correct USAR MILPER is 20-393

Next, command time as a LT does not count toward the OPT-IN below zone window for MAJ.

Don't do it folks. Just don't. You gain nothing. Being an XO will get you the same exposure and lessons learned without any of the lost parts of your ass.