Posted on Oct 20, 2015
How can we excel in a position that does not give us the opportunity to be relevant?
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I am currently in under IMCOM, working for Garrison. As a 25U SFC, I work for a GS-13, I have no Soldiers, and the work that I perform on a daily basis is mediocre. I am trying to find ways to excel in my position but there are really no opportunities that I can persue. What else can I do to be competitive as a Senior NCO?
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25U: Signal Support Systems Specialist
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This is what made me successful thus far CW2 (Join to see):
1. Take charge of your career as best as you can
2. Look for a variety of assignments. FA, CAV, IN, EN, etc. Signal equipment varies by unit (EPLRS, INC1B, etc.)
3. Volunteer for everything you can! I went Drill Sergeant and never looked back. (You will stand out more if you can perform well out of your comfort zone (MOS).
4. Make sure your evaluations are dress right dress.
5. Ensure your records are in order.
6. Find the nearest Signal SGM/CSM and talk to him/her frankly and to the point. Find multiple contacts and use them and their advice to guide you. (You may even find a new job if your what they or someone they know is looking for)
7. Call/E-mail the Signal branch mercilessly until you get an answer to your assignment needs.
1. Take charge of your career as best as you can
2. Look for a variety of assignments. FA, CAV, IN, EN, etc. Signal equipment varies by unit (EPLRS, INC1B, etc.)
3. Volunteer for everything you can! I went Drill Sergeant and never looked back. (You will stand out more if you can perform well out of your comfort zone (MOS).
4. Make sure your evaluations are dress right dress.
5. Ensure your records are in order.
6. Find the nearest Signal SGM/CSM and talk to him/her frankly and to the point. Find multiple contacts and use them and their advice to guide you. (You may even find a new job if your what they or someone they know is looking for)
7. Call/E-mail the Signal branch mercilessly until you get an answer to your assignment needs.
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1SG, I've been in TOE units pretty much my whole career so my assignment manager sent me to a TDA unit. I get much more of a challenge being in FORSCOM but I know I have to diversify.
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SFC Casper Savang - My suggestion, find a unit that needs assistance, you are an expert in probably several MOS's, train the troops! See if your command will let you volunteer to assist. I am not sure if you are Active or Reserve, but the junior Soldiers want to learn, it would be great bullet point(s) for your NCOER. It will require you taking personal time, but if you want to grow, go for it! I can not image your command would not support. Set up classes, create training material, train the trainers.... The list is endless. Believe me, once you start, you will open doors that you cannot imagine.
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Diversify.
This is a golden opportunity to take on some additional duties that help the organization and build your resume and skills for the next level. Physical Security Officer comes to mind.
There are probably volunteer opportunities in the community. If the environment is permissive enough, see what you can do to energize your co-workers to do something positive for your community periodically.
You could always take the time to work on you. Take some online courses. Knock out SSD or some DL courses. You may not be challenged where you are, but you may find a tougher one in your next assignment. Prepare yourself.
Good luck, CW2 (Join to see)!
This is a golden opportunity to take on some additional duties that help the organization and build your resume and skills for the next level. Physical Security Officer comes to mind.
There are probably volunteer opportunities in the community. If the environment is permissive enough, see what you can do to energize your co-workers to do something positive for your community periodically.
You could always take the time to work on you. Take some online courses. Knock out SSD or some DL courses. You may not be challenged where you are, but you may find a tougher one in your next assignment. Prepare yourself.
Good luck, CW2 (Join to see)!
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