Is it possible for a SM with a P2 profile to hold the position of 1SG or CSM?
Sure why couldn't this be possible. Does the profile inhibit
the SM from performing their job? You can have a P2 for glasses. What you need
to look at is not the P@ itself, but what are the restrictions of the profile.
Then a call can be made based upon the physical qualifications of the job.
He or she is performing within the limits of their profile does that make them any lesser of a Soldier? By the way, try the walk within standards. My troops were complaining about someone walking so I challenged them all to walk the 2 1/2 miles within time, after they finished, not one of of them complained about someone walking again.
FYI
DA PAM 611-21
Physical demands rating and qualifications for initial award
of MOS. (Key word initial award of MOS)
Interpreter/Translator must possess the following
qualifications.
(1) A physical demands rating of medium.
(2) A physical profile of 222221.
From MOS 11B Skill level 1: (Physical Quals of the MOS)
1. Frequently visually identifies vehicles,
equipment, and individuals at long distances.
2. Occasionally raises and carries 160 pounds
person on back.
3. Frequently performs all other tasks while
carrying a minimum of 65 pounds, evenly
distributed over entire body.
4. Frequently digs, lifts, and shovels 21 pounds
scoops of dirt in bent, stooped or kneeling
position.
5. Must be able to hear oral commands in outdoor
area from distances up to 50 meters.
6. Frequently walks, runs, crawls, and climbs
over varying terrain for a distance of up to 25
miles.
7. Frequently runs for short distances.
8. Occasionally walks slowly for 2 hours out of 6
while carrying 26 pounds.
9. Frequently lifts 89 pounds 5 feet.
10. Frequently lowers 58 pounds 3 feet.
11. Frequently gives oral commands in outside
area at distances up to 50 meters.
12. Frequently lifts and lowers 32 pounds bags
shoulder high.
13. Frequently throws 1 pound object 40 meters.
14. Frequently lifts 45 pounds waist high.
15. Occasionally climbs a rope a distance of up