Does Staff Sergeant Platoon Sergeant time count for promotion to Master Sergeant?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 May 2015 07:51:47 -0400

Just wanting to know since the board results are about to come out and I have heard both that it does and that it doesn't.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 8:09 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 May 2015 08:09:59 -0400

Since 9 people have seen this but haven't given any thought, I'll try. Though I've obviously never been close to dealing with this situation, I'm thinking your branch manager and the Enlisted Strength Management office in the Soldier Support Center would be your fastest and most accurate resources. I've heard "no" before - keyword being "heard."

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 9:17 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 May 2015 09:17:50 -0400

I would recommend that you ask CSM Private RallyPoint Member he is very knowledgable and like you i have heard both.

Response by SFC Rich Carey made May 6 at 2015 9:28 AM

SFC Rich Carey — Wed, 06 May 2015 09:28:28 -0400

It depends what they are looking for this year. They set a standard, which you don't know, and they advise the board members. Other things they look at is each MOS strength, so what is good for one MOS is not the same for the other. So the best bet is, do your best, and remember you wil not be in the military forever. What are your plans after the military is key.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 6 at 2015 10:54 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 May 2015 10:54:57 -0400

Per 600-25 and HRC time spent as a SSG in a platoon sergeant position will only play a role in OJT and experience when going to the SFC promotion board, making the NCO more competitive. However, once a Soldier becomes an SFC, if PSG is a required key developemental position then the NCO will need to do that time as an SFC to be competitive for MSG.

Response by 1SG David Lopez made Sep 8 at 2015 12:10 AM

1SG David Lopez — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 00:10:07 -0400

SFC Brian Miller, did you get the promotion?