https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-could-the-medical-profile-system-be-improved <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Obviously, the system has to be a balance between fairness to the service-member and effectiveness of the force, but is that balance properly struck currently? <div><br></div><div>How much discretion should the chain of command be allowed to exercise?</div><div><br></div><div>How do you manage it in your own unit? How would you manage it differently?</div> Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:34:36 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-could-the-medical-profile-system-be-improved <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Obviously, the system has to be a balance between fairness to the service-member and effectiveness of the force, but is that balance properly struck currently? <div><br></div><div>How much discretion should the chain of command be allowed to exercise?</div><div><br></div><div>How do you manage it in your own unit? How would you manage it differently?</div> LTC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:34:36 -0500 2013-12-02T16:34:36-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-could-the-medical-profile-system-be-improved?n=19816&urlhash=19816 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><p>No it is isn't, as I think it is geared towards helping with the downsizing element currently in place.</p><p><br></p><p>It is also political in the way some of the ratings and documentation is done for future possible claims against the government.</p> SFC James Baber Thu, 12 Dec 2013 22:01:18 -0500 2013-12-12T22:01:18-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-could-the-medical-profile-system-be-improved?n=26374&urlhash=26374 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think if properly utilized the profiling system could work well as it is laid out currently. One improvement would be no BS Follow up and assessments.  I have been fortunate to work with my Doc to improve on my profile with less limiting restrictions in order for me to conduct self evaluations.  Essentially a gentlemens agreement that I provide accurate and honest feedback.. I think the larger problem with profiles is it is too easy to ride them and not honestly work on strengthening, recovering or improving event to the point of stabilization in some cases.<br> SFC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 23 Dec 2013 14:45:55 -0500 2013-12-23T14:45:55-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-could-the-medical-profile-system-be-improved?n=919504&urlhash=919504 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The answer to these questions lies in the answer of the following question: "What is the cost to repair a Soldier that will need to be repaired again compared to Building a new Soldier to replace that old Soldier?" The old Soldiers should be retained as long as the benefits outweigh the cost. In the end, we are numbers.<br />I say this with much trepidation.<br />When a Soldier can no longer do his duties effectively in Uniform, if the call of duty continues to resound, civil service should be considered. Either through Training or Maintenance of our Fighting Force.<br />An interesting point, all Soldiers are trained in elements of argument; therefore, qualified to be civil leaders (Politics). SPC Michael Martinez Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:45:26 -0400 2015-08-26T12:45:26-04:00 2013-12-02T16:34:36-05:00