Posted on Jun 26, 2019
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SGM 1st Cav Div Command Career Counselor
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It means that you will complete one of the steps to promotion. You will be ahead of peers.
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SSG Dental Specialist
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I understand that, but I was taken by surprise. The board just convened in May and I just recieved my reservation for Sept. I guess I'm questioning it because it caught me off guard.
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SGM 1st Cav Div Command Career Counselor
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Perhaps it is a sign from above :)SSG (Join to see)
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SSG Dental Specialist
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I know, but I don't want to hold my breath. I hadn't thought about the board until I received this reservation. My past 2 looks, I was eager and excited and I didn't make it, so this year, I'm just going with the flow. I hope you and SFC Jason Boyd are correct. Thank you again.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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It's not a hidden sign you've made the E7 list. I attended SLC 2 years before making the list. Sometimes they just need to fill slots
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CSM Darieus ZaGara
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They fill slots ensuring the course has the requisite number to meet certain delivery techniques and the like. They do however use a criteria for selection to fill seats, the positive thing is that your records must somehow stand out, this should at least provide you with some hope. Ensure you continue to do the right things. Thank you for your service.
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If selected for SLC and not promotable, does that mean something?
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It means GO, attend ANY and ALL schools and training that will make you stand above your peers, teach you new skills or as said below get you selected sooner. As a young SP4 I attended PNCOC/CA then 6 months later BNCOC/CA. I was always in leadership positions earlier than my peers. From what I have heard of the new NCOES it is better to have it done sooner than later. I wouldn't want to be sitting waiting on a school slot for promotion these days. Good luck.
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SSG Dental Specialist
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Thank you! The way things are now, shoot if you don't go, it may just be a career ender.
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1SG Dennis Hicks
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Yep, enjoy you would be surprised at how many NCO's decline to go or say I will go latter and then its to late.
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On the positive side, if written properly, this would make an excellent bullet on your NCOER.
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SFC Jim Ruether
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If you are not promotable then you shouldn't have been selected for a Senior Leadership Course. In my unit if you failed the APFT or have been taped and failed because you are overweight, then your name would be pulled for any consideration to a SLC. Also you would not be eligible to attend any other schools or be selected for a any exchange program with troops from other countries. It was probably a paper work mistake. If you aren't promotable find out why and make the changes necessary to change your status. If you are a good NCO, someone thought you would be a good choice for SLC and you deserve a chance at advancement. Good Luck!
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SSG Dental Specialist
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Thank you. I know I'm good NCO, there's nothing negative in my record.
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SFC Kenneth Hunnell
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Yes, someone sees something in your potential
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SFC Tim Mosher
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I may not "mean" anything, but it certainly gives you an edge over others on the next list. In the civilian world (now) the more qualifications one has, the more likely they are to be the "right candidate for the job". I see this a probable qualifier for your next promotion (promote ahead of peers should be a bullet somewhere).
Congratulations.
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