654
654
0
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
Posted in these groups: 
SSG
SSG
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 1197
1
1
0
Hey PFC O'Hara, why don't you go ask him why? Afraid you'll end up having a really shitty day if you do? You haven't been in the Army long enough to understand how it works, and definitely not long enough to judge.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
Umm because a ssg can do 20 years like myself. I was in an mos that was hard to get promoted in due to the numerous soldiers competing for promotion.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
Not unheard of. Since enlisted promotions are based upon MOS some are much harder to be promoted in than others. I've met many retired E-6s who used to be forced out at 20 but I think they can go to 22 now. It's even more common in the Guard and Reserves where you can retire as an E-4. I had 6 service stripes as an E-5 before I made E-6 and went to OCS. If I could still wear service stripes I'd have 10 now and 11 next year...
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
20 years is max time for an E6. I disagree that this is the most common rank to retire at. Pretty sure that's E-7. It could be his MOS. He could be Guard or Reserve in which I've seen 8 service stripes or more for an E-6. So there are plenty of reasons as to why it could happen.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
Maybe you should ask him directly instead of speculating on his situation.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
1
1
0
Yup, and if you don't make E-7, you have to get out at 20. My dad did that in the air force. it happens.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
E6s don't hit their retention control point until 20 years. I've known more than a few that have stayed E6 until their retirement in the Infantry. And there are some in an MOS where NCO level promotions almost requires a human sacrifice to the gods. IMHO being a SSG was the perfect blend of responsibility and freedom from oversight, kind of like the SPC of NCOs.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
I've seen guys retire at 15 years as SGT/E-5. And there are plenty of MOS' out there like 88K where promotion to E-5 is next to impossible because the points are perpetually maxed out. It's not really that uncommon to see a SSG with that much time.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
I don't understand this question. I would say that SSG is one of the ranks that a large number of soldiers retire at.
(1)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google