Recommended Schools on an NCOER by a Senior Rater?

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:16:08 -0400

I have heard from AARs that the board members only want schools recommended on NCOER Senior Rater bullets that are DA Select. Since the Army's First Sergeant Course @ the USASMA doesn't exist (rolled into SLC), then what courses should you recommend for a SFC who has completed SLC?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2014 2:23 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:23:46 -0400

My last NCOER I had "o continue to prepare and groom for Sergeants Major Academy"

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2014 2:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:25:39 -0400

Not sure what that would provide the promotion board.

Response by CSM Michael Poll made Mar 31 at 2014 2:28 PM

CSM Michael Poll — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:28:00 -0400

Battle Staff is always a great plug for a senior NCO

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 31 at 2014 2:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:29:14 -0400

I've noticed a lot of officers believe that Battle Staff is next, but it could be anything on a strategic level if you have that one out of the way. Look at joint courses within your job field, I know the growth chart doesn't typically show a lot. You can always just pick something your interested in that relates to your job to fill the slot. You could also consider IG or EO schools if that is the way you want to go.

Response by SFC Steven Harvey made Mar 31 at 2014 6:10 PM

SFC Steven Harvey — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 18:10:17 -0400

Pretty good question.

I've requested Battle Staff for years on my NCOERs, it's the only thing open at the next level I can think of. And yes it's unit funded, so it really shouldn't even be on there but for someone in my position is there really anything else?

SSG with SSD1 - SSD4, SLC Graduate, With broadening assignment already done.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Jan 1 at 2015 7:32 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 07:32:29 -0500

Another avenue to look at for school suggestions is the CMF Career Map. I have pulled schools from there for NCOs who have already completed their required NCOES.

Response by SFC Felix Burgos-Figueroa made Jan 1 at 2015 7:50 AM

SFC Felix Burgos-Figueroa — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 07:50:09 -0500

I guess every career management field is different. US 42A Senior SSGs or SFCs who completed SLC and SSD-IV can attend:

IG Course
EOA Course
Brigade S-1 Operations Course
Postal Supervisor Course
Battle Staff NCO Course
HR Plans and Ops Course
Drill Sergeant Course (Not only for SGT & SSG)
Army Basic Recruiter Course (Not only for SGT & SSG)
Manpower and Force Management Course

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 1 at 2015 8:04 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 08:04:20 -0500

You'll get he same answers form all of us. Battle staff, support ops phII for log guys, master gunner, etc. What happens when you have em all. I have two ncoers that recommend me for schools I already have. Lol. Yea, pcs ncoers. How could they put SMA when I was a Sfc? Can a bullet like "he already has everything, now promote him!" Suffice?

Response by SGM Billy Herrington made Feb 8 at 2015 12:12 PM

SGM Billy Herrington — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 12:12:36 -0500

Arent the mission command integrator, digital master gunner, and knowledge management all DA funded schools? All are at Leavenworth and are a must for BN/BDE level,staff assignments.