Posted on Aug 19, 2015
I think RallyPoint should have topic groups which parallel each of the military services. Do you agree?
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For the third time in a week, I have effectively been rebuked by RallyPoint Leadership because I added Army and Marine Corps service tags to a question that seemed appropriate to for members of those services. Right now there is no way that I know of to inform people who are interested in a military service as a whole without tagging the service. Tagging the service sends an email to everybody in the service.
I believe RallyPoint should have topic groups which parallel each of the military services which would enable those of us who are interested in one or more military Service and may or may not be a member of that particular Service.
For clarity each of the Military Service groups is listed as a branch. Army is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/army
Air Force is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/air-force
Marine Corps is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/marine-corps
Navy is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/navy
Coast Guard is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/coast-guard
US Merchant Marine is not currently listed. Only the US Merchant Marine Academy is listed as a school https://www.rallypoint.com/schools/united-states-merchant-marine-academy-usmma and also as a Company https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/us-merchant-marine-academy-kings-point-ny
CW5 (Join to see), SFC Mark Merino, SSG Carlos Madden, SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4", COL Mikel J. Burroughs, SFC Mark Merino GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad, LTC Stephen C., MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, SGT (Join to see), CPT (Join to see). TSgt Hunter Logan, PV2 (Join to see), SGT Robert Hawks, SGT Randal Groover, SGT Forrest Stewart, PO3 Steven Sherrill, PO1 John Miller
I believe RallyPoint should have topic groups which parallel each of the military services which would enable those of us who are interested in one or more military Service and may or may not be a member of that particular Service.
For clarity each of the Military Service groups is listed as a branch. Army is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/army
Air Force is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/air-force
Marine Corps is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/marine-corps
Navy is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/navy
Coast Guard is located at https://www.rallypoint.com/branches/coast-guard
US Merchant Marine is not currently listed. Only the US Merchant Marine Academy is listed as a school https://www.rallypoint.com/schools/united-states-merchant-marine-academy-usmma and also as a Company https://www.rallypoint.com/organizations/us-merchant-marine-academy-kings-point-ny
CW5 (Join to see), SFC Mark Merino, SSG Carlos Madden, SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4", COL Mikel J. Burroughs, SFC Mark Merino GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad, LTC Stephen C., MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, SGT (Join to see), CPT (Join to see). TSgt Hunter Logan, PV2 (Join to see), SGT Robert Hawks, SGT Randal Groover, SGT Forrest Stewart, PO3 Steven Sherrill, PO1 John Miller
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Update, thanks be to SSG Carlos Madden who provided the relevant background history on this topic: "In the past we did have the Service Branch's as topics however, members would always tag the branch instead. There are alternatives to tagging service branches such as "Troops," "Sailors," "Airmen," etc." I just became a follower of the "Troops" and "Airmen" groups. I am the only follower in the Troop topic group therefore I uploaded the logo and the canvas images :-)
Thanks to all of the volunteer administrators who weighed in on this topic.
I have the utmost respect for each of you [many are tagged below].Anybody who knows me realizes I tend to "recon by fire" and intend no disrespect. :-)
COL Mikel J. Burroughs, LTC Stephen C., MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, CPT (Join to see), CW5 (Join to see), SFC Mark Merino, GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad, SSG Carlos Madden, SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4", TSgt Hunter Logan, SGT Ben Keen, SGT (Join to see), SGT Ben Keen, Sgt Kelli Mays, PV2 (Join to see), SGT Robert Hawks , SGT Randal Groover , SGT Forrest Stewart, PO3 Steven Sherrill, SGT Anthony Rossi, SN Greg Wright
Thanks to all of the volunteer administrators who weighed in on this topic.
I have the utmost respect for each of you [many are tagged below].Anybody who knows me realizes I tend to "recon by fire" and intend no disrespect. :-)
COL Mikel J. Burroughs, LTC Stephen C., MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca, CPT (Join to see), CW5 (Join to see), SFC Mark Merino, GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad, SSG Carlos Madden, SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4", TSgt Hunter Logan, SGT Ben Keen, SGT (Join to see), SGT Ben Keen, Sgt Kelli Mays, PV2 (Join to see), SGT Robert Hawks , SGT Randal Groover , SGT Forrest Stewart, PO3 Steven Sherrill, SGT Anthony Rossi, SN Greg Wright
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SN Greg Wright
LTC Stephen F. Colonel, I searched for 'Airmen' in groups and got only the rank. Then troops, and didn't see it. Same for sailors. Can you be more specific about which groups? Thank you.
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LTC Stephen F.
SN Greg Wright - I just updated the logo for troops since I am the only follower :-)
The image is of a flag with silhouettes pf soldiers at the bottom of the flag. All you need to type is "Troops" it should be the only Topic listed. Same goes for Airmen it is the only Tpoc with with name.
The image is of a flag with silhouettes pf soldiers at the bottom of the flag. All you need to type is "Troops" it should be the only Topic listed. Same goes for Airmen it is the only Tpoc with with name.
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LTC Stephen F. This sounds like a reasonable request to me. I've not had that issue, but I've never used the various service branches as a tag. I'm sure something can be worked out with RP. LTC Yinon Weiss can you have someone at RP explain to the RP community why those tags would be removed and what the correct ROE is when using them, so everyone has a better understanding. I don't want to see anyone leave RP because they are upset or don't understand the Rules of Engagement. Thanks for your assistance in this matter.
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LTC Stephen F.
CPT (Join to see) - there are so many comments under this response I am not sure which one you are commenting on :-)
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CDR Terry Boles
1LT Eric Rosa
Trust me when I say I know NOAA and PHS are not an armed force, I served between the Navy and Air Force for 22-years and 13 in the PHS so if anyone on this forum is a SME, which I do not like to be, it is me.
At the same time, officers of the PHS and NOAA do have relevant experiences to share with RP membership and yes there are PHS officers embedded within DoD and DHS. As such all 7-uniformed services should be recognized on RP as a branch to select from when joining, that Sir is my point.
Trust me when I say I know NOAA and PHS are not an armed force, I served between the Navy and Air Force for 22-years and 13 in the PHS so if anyone on this forum is a SME, which I do not like to be, it is me.
At the same time, officers of the PHS and NOAA do have relevant experiences to share with RP membership and yes there are PHS officers embedded within DoD and DHS. As such all 7-uniformed services should be recognized on RP as a branch to select from when joining, that Sir is my point.
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CDR Terry Boles - I understand what you are saying but if they don't decide to do it than should we just go on and constantly fight them for it. Personally I don't even like the service tag or groups. It is too vague and general. I would get rid of them all so everyone in on fair footing. Would you support something like that?
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CDR Terry Boles
1LT Eric Rosa
That Sir I would agree with. It is easy enough to identify ones branch of service in profiles. I also think it would go to support another post about having different service branches tags for those who choose to stay home with their service branch for topic discussions, I suspect it's already there though. Your proposal I believe would be fair to all service members regardless of branch of service providing more diversity within RP but on topic with service member discussions.
Thank you Sir for a thoughtful consideration.
That Sir I would agree with. It is easy enough to identify ones branch of service in profiles. I also think it would go to support another post about having different service branches tags for those who choose to stay home with their service branch for topic discussions, I suspect it's already there though. Your proposal I believe would be fair to all service members regardless of branch of service providing more diversity within RP but on topic with service member discussions.
Thank you Sir for a thoughtful consideration.
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Personally, sometimes I like looking at issues within other branches....SOMETIMES I may know of a situation, that while not exact, is close enough that I may bring an alternate view to people.... Perspective if you will.
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