FY14 SFC Selection Board AAR; top reasons for not getting selected.

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:38:47 -0400

Congratulations to everyone who made the list!  If you were considered but not selected, below is link for the FY14 SFC Selection Board AAR.  It seems like the top issues were: 1. No DA Photo or Photo in Class A instead of ASU.2. Bad looking DA Photo or uniform not properly fit/setup.3. ERB not updated. https://www.hrc.army.mil/site/protect/active/select/fy14_sfc_field_aar.pdf

Response by SFC William Swartz Jr made Apr 10 at 2014 12:40 PM

SFC William Swartz Jr — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:40:40 -0400

Yep made the list in '02....oh you meant this year's list...my bad...:-P

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2014 1:22 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:22:23 -0400

Congrats to all who made it! Not speaking from experience, but I'm sure you worked hard for it.

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Apr 10 at 2014 1:27 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:27:37 -0400

No I did not. Was I supposed to?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 11 at 2014 11:03 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 23:03:44 -0400

Once again, my MOS did not pick up anyone. It happened in 2010, then again this year. I know quite a few good NCOs that will have to wait another year because of what seems to be a confusion at the 35Y level.

Response by SFC Timothy Riser made Apr 12 at 2014 1:20 PM

SFC Timothy Riser — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 13:20:54 -0400

I read the AAR yesterday and was amazed that NCO's are still taking DA PHOTO in greens. I do have to say on here that I want to thank SFC SANCHEZ for helping me the last couple of years and pushing me as hard as he did, I may not have liked it but it was worth it.

I will also thank CSM HOCKENBERRY, my BDE CSM for taking the time to not only look over our records but give us insight on what they look at and giving us and order o merit off of our records. I have an outstanding NCOS support channel here in 30th ADA BDE. The Army truly created the best command teams I have ever served under. I have never witnessed every 1SG, SGM and CSM from the BDE level down look over our records and give us and honest prefessional assessment of our careers.

I thank SFC Sanchez and SFC Everrett for looking over my uniform many times.

I truly respect these NCO's and will thank them public ally when I am promoted.

Congratulations to everyone who made the list, and to those who did not, DON'T STOP PUSHING YOURSELVES. don't settle for second best.

Rater's push your NCO's and give then honest feedback early on to keep them on track.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2014 3:31 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 15:31:48 -0400

I was kinda shocked because I didn't make it and didn't have any shortcoming that I knew of IAW AAR. The knot thing that sucked was I was unable to show the board I was inducted in the Sergeant Audie Murphy and Sergeant Morales club and just was awarded a bronze star. You guys think I can try for a STAB?

Response by SFC Christopher Walker, MAOM, DSL made Apr 15 at 2014 3:57 PM

SFC Christopher Walker, MAOM, DSL — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:57:31 -0400

This is same every year, but for some reason, NCOs aren't doing what NCOs do. That is taking care of business. Your DA Photo is the first thing the board panel with see. This is a hand shake to them. Your DA Photo, ERB and OMPF must be the same. If you are wearing awards, they must to on your ERB and have documentation without your OMPF (board file). It's simple! Take time to take care of yourself. If not, you will never get promoted. Updating your records is your individual responsibility.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2015 1:53 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:53:47 -0500

The AAR is one of the key tools for those who did not make it.