Posted on Nov 17, 2015
Is it important for a senior NCO to have a Bachelors or Master’s degree in order to fill the highest ranks/ duty positions?
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I think that the degrees help the Senior NCO gain credibility with his officer counterpart.
Nominative CSMs will have a much better time if they have an advanced degree.
Nominative CSMs will have a much better time if they have an advanced degree.
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I said yes to this for two reasons - 1) it conveys the importance of education to the younger troops since in today's world education opens doors that would otherwise be closed (so you are setting the example), and 2) it demonstrates the enlisted force is just as capable as anyone else (which they are).
Is it a "must" to get a degree - no. Is it a good idea - yes. Will getting a degree separate you from those who don't - I think it would. Just my humble opinion.
Is it a "must" to get a degree - no. Is it a good idea - yes. Will getting a degree separate you from those who don't - I think it would. Just my humble opinion.
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Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA
Sgt Gus Laskaris - Good points, although I'm not sure I follow your comment about having to explain a degree. In today's "knowledge worker" world, it seems harder to explain why one does not have some education, especially when it may be accessible. I do agree that there are some schools who will give you a degree for a fee - those are easily discoverable. That said, I view those who seek education (either degrees or certifications) as more motivated and interested than those without those things - it also tells me they are willing to learn. Those not having a degree or certification makes me wonder if they are capable of learning or just not willing - either is not good in this environment in my humble opinion.
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What is the world coming to. SO now to be competitive one has to go get some bullshit degree from Phoenix or National Universities, that are worthless outside the military, eat up a large chunk of your take home pay and all this to get promoted. Since when has being a effective battlefield leader who can locate, close with and destroy the enemy not been enough? There are enough squirrelly E-9's running around still screaming about shined brass instead of combat marksmanship. This will never end. SEL job is to maintain the pulse of the enlisted ranks. The CG job is to command.
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