Should a Soldier with a profile be considered over a soldier without a profile?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:15:03 -0400

I interviewed for a higher position, in the interview, SGM says "You're one of the most qualified in the bunch you got the job, I will have it blessed off by CSM". After not hearing an update, I paid him a visit. Make story short, he tells me they selected the guy with a profile because he needs time to "recover". I tell him, "SGM I should've had a profile", but he only shrugged his shoulders. FML

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 3:22 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 15:22:34 -0400

Oh that is just crap

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Apr 27 at 2017 4:00 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:00:14 -0400

What kind of position were you interviewing for? I would say it depends on the physical demands of the slot. For example, prior to deployment when filling staff slots occasionally there would be a couple line guys equally qualified except one would be profiled and I'd take the profile Soldier and leave the fully fit Soldier on the line where their better physical condition would benefit the troops.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 4:16 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 16:16:58 -0400

need more history on this, needs time to "recover" doesn't make sense

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 27 at 2017 7:30 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 19:30:35 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member long story short it looks like you got screwed over. IF it was just because he had a profile and you did not this is just an example of "taking care of someone" really screws over another. There are methods of grievance to file a complaint.

Response by COL Charles Williams made Apr 27 at 2017 11:39 PM

COL Charles Williams — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 23:39:29 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member I think we need more information. This sounds like a situation dependent selection.

Response by SSG Scott Thelen made May 1 at 2017 1:57 PM

SSG Scott Thelen — Mon, 01 May 2017 13:57:43 -0400

This is the "unicorn" scenario. I highly doubt profiled soldiers are being selected over soldiers without a profile in even marginally sized numbers. Trust me, that soldier with a permanent profile has officially ended his/her career.

Response by Sgt Joseph Baker made May 2 at 2017 10:04 AM

Sgt Joseph Baker — Tue, 02 May 2017 10:04:17 -0400

Maybe they have a profile due to a service related injury. Perhaps you should be grateful for your full health.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 17 at 2019 11:39 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 23:39:32 -0400

I think the profile should be excluded for the position especially since the recovery is built into the profile itself. I think the person who made the choice should have chosen the best candidate for the position and not based off of a profile. There are units designed for people in those type of circumstances. I say that because his/her recovery times are sometimes ambiguous and depend on the individual. He/she may not have recovered at all and could have required more treatment or an MEB. Then there sould have been a slot opened again. I thought readiness is something we all are supposed to focus on now.

Response by MSgt Earl King made Apr 23 at 2022 4:09 AM

MSgt Earl King — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 04:09:55 -0400

Why didn't you have a profile, that good old boy network is changing!!