Posted on May 8, 2015
It is ok for a Specialist to be in charge of a position mostly designated for a Staff Sergeant?
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During my last tour in Korea as a 91B(Wheel Vehicle Mechanic) I was transferred from the motorpool to the mailroom and from there to the orderly room. The 1SG gave me the position of orderly room NCOIC and 1st PLT SGT(which meant being in charge of both the orderly room and the supply room), because of the excellent job I did during my time at the mailroom.
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SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz - Of course it is. If there are no capable higher ranking individuals, and/or he thinks you're the best pick...absolutely. That's called "grooming for promotion" and is an excellent mentorship/leadership opportunity. I know of SSGs relieved from their position and replaced with SPCs. It also teaches you that even though they may outrank you, you "outposition" them, which gives you the superiority in many aspects of their opportunities. Knowing that can help you deal with superiors as you advance through the ranks as well.
Take it and run with it. I can't speak to being a PSG, but I know my PL time was some of the best times I can remember and taught me so much of what I needed to know to become a company commander.
v/r,
CPT Butler
Take it and run with it. I can't speak to being a PSG, but I know my PL time was some of the best times I can remember and taught me so much of what I needed to know to become a company commander.
v/r,
CPT Butler
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SGT Roberto Mendoza-Diaz, I take it you were a SPC at the time your 1SG put you in these positions?
Were there SGT's OR SSG's available to fill the slots?
Regardless, your 1SG obviously had the confidence to put you into these leadership positions and you should be proud.
Also, that is something I would really emphasize on your resume. Something like "Placed into a leadership position normally reserved for higher ranking non-commissioned officers." This is of course assuming you were applying for some type of management position.
Were there SGT's OR SSG's available to fill the slots?
Regardless, your 1SG obviously had the confidence to put you into these leadership positions and you should be proud.
Also, that is something I would really emphasize on your resume. Something like "Placed into a leadership position normally reserved for higher ranking non-commissioned officers." This is of course assuming you were applying for some type of management position.
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