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I'm just confused here. How does a SSG have 6 service stripes, that would mean he has been in for 18 plus years since each stripe represents 3 years of service. Any ideas?
Thank you,
PFC O'Hara
Thank you,
PFC O'Hara
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In a lot of MOS''s when you get into the NCO grades, you need a slot to get promoted into.
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I retired as a SSG with nearly 30 years total service time because I was in the Reserves, National Guard and Active Duty at different points throughout my career. I was actually recalled out of reserve retirement back onto active duty for the surge in Iraq and Afghanistan. I ended up with enough active duty time to get a full active duty retirement out of all of this.
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Quite common. Some mos's promote very few each year, especially with the drawdown. doesn't mean nco is not a very good nco, just means he didn't have what his board was looking for. RCP for SSG is 20 years.
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NCOs have different experiences it's best to ask him why he is still an SSG. Other than the routine promotional requirements.
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He could be a SSG with eighteen years, the photo does not reflect his competence level
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Nah, there have been many questions much dumber than this, like "should warrant officers salute lieutenants?" This is a legitimate question for someone to ask, I think, and he's been given some very good answers to think about.
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He served his country for at least 18 years. I served 13 years 5 months and got out at E5.
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How is this a question? The HYT for active duty E-6 is 20 years for all branches. My LPO is a First Class and he hits 20 years later this year and will retire; he's never been to Mast and is an expert in our field; I would be willing to bet that the SSG in the picture is, too. It almost seems like the "question" was meant to insinuate that the SSG in question is a dirtbag for not achieving higher rank in 18 years.
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could be a 100 reasons, not everyone has a straight line, change a MOS, Get an Article 15 for something, get demoted OR just be in a very technical MOS with extremely high points. possible he started off in the reserve or NG, I have friends that sat on the Promotion list for 3 years. his uniform looks good, don't assume he's a dirt bag your time in the service will be complicated. you will understand what im saying after the first few times you get screwed over for something minor!
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