RallyPoint as a first impression maker.

Knowing it is here, why not. employers check facebook...

When I assisted a BDE CDR, I was often asked to research the incoming officer slate. &nbsp;Not LTs, but MAJs and LTCs were definitely looked at closely. &nbsp;CPTs looking for company command as well. &nbsp;He wasn't interested in political viewpoints, but certainly anything that looked like a lapse in judgement would get printed and stuck in the file. &nbsp;I was amazed at what officers posted. &nbsp;One of my favorites was a female MAJ who had close-ups of her oiled bare tummy in a bikini on FB and had "Friended" most of her own section. &nbsp;Never actually met her...<div><br></div><div>I digress...yes, it will be used once people know about it. &nbsp;If I am being perfectly honest, I do feel concerned about discrimination based on political view points. &nbsp;There are people who have consistently posted responses to scenarios that I feel would not concur with how I would want things handled in my company. &nbsp;That said, CPTs don't really get much say (if any) over what LTs they get. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>On the other hand, I am known for being a divergent thinker, a "Red Teamer", someone who feels tradition gets a vote, but not a veto. &nbsp;I would rather have a leadership team know that about me going in, and pass on me, than for me to be stuck in a unit where I was not a good fit. &nbsp;I think some of the toxic leadership stories are really square-peg-round-hole situations where one or two Soldiers found themselves being the odd man out and were targeted for it. &nbsp;I wish CDRs at every level had more control over the senior NCOs and Officers that enter their unit.&nbsp;</div>

<p>Sure, why not?&nbsp; </p><p><br></p><p>Command Sergeants-Major all seem to know eachother, and do talk amongst themselves about outgoing or incoming Soldiers.</p><p><br></p><p>It can work the other way around too.&nbsp; If you know where you are being assigned to next, why wouldn't you search on here for people in the unit or post?&nbsp; Seeing who the people you will be living and working with, and how they think and express themselves will give one a little more familiarity than in the past just going in somewhere cold.</p><p><br></p><p>Technology gives us all the same advantages.</p>

I totally hope so. &nbsp;It is a great tool to evaluate mid-career and beyond by seeing how they communicate in writing, what they believe in, how they conduct themselves, and how they design their own bio.<br><br>Also: &nbsp;I hope they automatically discount anyone with an influence score of 75,000+ as having too much time on their hands and requiring more additional duties. &nbsp;Tongue in cheek-ness&nbsp;intended.

There are multiple ways to find out about an incoming Soldier, I do research on my inbounds but I always allow the incoming Soldier to walk in the door with a clean slate regardless of what I may come across, good or bad.

I think it's used now but I don't think it makes any difference. &nbsp;When I transferred from active duty to the reserves last month, I took a peek at the gaining unit and the personnel there. &nbsp;Most accounts were barely filled out and provided me nothing about the personnel there. &nbsp;It's hit or miss.

SFC Day,&nbsp;<div><br></div><div>If I were a senior NCO, then I could see my future chains of command looking me up on RP. &nbsp;As a lower enlisted, I think my opinions on pizza MREs and favorite movie quotes are safe from the prying eyes of my future company commanders and brigade commanders.</div>

Aww crap, I might be in trouble.&nbsp;

SFC Day, As rally point (like facebook) grows in fame it will become another tool to see how Units can learn about the gaining Soldier other than what is on their ERB. The internet is not Private and I have learned if I don't want embarrassing things to resurface don't put myself in those situations. Cyberspace is a new wave of Information Gathering and we don't have to go far for an AR reference or intel (google is every Soldier's friend). So yes I do believe it will be a tool in years to come

I have my fair share of "digital enemies" on here, and if my C.o.C was to see some of my debates I'm sure I would be looked at as a problem child before I even entered the door. I regret nothing, I will always defend my views if I believe they are true and I can prove that they are of merit. That said, if a C.o.C can remain professional and see potential in my ability to give my honest opinion no matter the rank or question, I could also be seen as a benefit to an organization.&nbsp;