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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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I was promoted to MSG/E8 with just a bit over 9 years in service at the age of 30. So, yes, my service stripes looked out of kilter for my rank, but it was what it was.
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Prior service in another branch? Or does service have to be branch specific?
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I retired as an E-6 from the Navy with 20 years. I know my rate or MOS as you call it in the Army, was not promoting at the time. So, I retired as an E-6.
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The Army defines a successful career as making the rank of SSG. There could be many other reasons. He may have had a break in service. Like myself I was in for 12 years out for 1O. When I came back because of length of break had to come back as E-4. Retired as E-7
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I'll take a crack at it. Because he has 18 years experience more than you do including what appears to be a bout 5 deployments (I can't see the bars quite right I apologize) more than you do. In a peace time Army you'll be lucky to do better.
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Today's Army is trying to save some money! They started cutting positions of E-7. So today, and E-6 will run Ops! They trust too much! Army needs some guidance! Hopefully, it's not too late...
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Unsure but he could have been in another branch of service someone who knows the specific regulations regarding service stripes
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Could be for several reasons, MOS related, could had Art 15 anything could be the cause. But, most importantly its NONE of your damm business.
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SFC James Lahtonen
AMEN!!! That's the best answer yet! Prior service also. Personally I wonder how you see Senior NCO's with very few!
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