Posted on Apr 9, 2017
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Some officers are meant to command and lead, and others probably should never be allowed the opportunity. I'm a witness to the case of an ousted ex-commander now working as a staff-O "leading" a highly technical department - his lack of technical competence and inability to mentor and lead others is obvious. Should such an officer be "encouraged" to separate or retire early to make room?
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1SG Andrew Biggerstaff
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As was said by my peers, not everyone is cut out for leadership. I have met quite a few people who were not very good leaders but were excellent instructors and matter experts in their field . As far as should an officer be allowed to remain on AD, that all depends the circumstances and should be judged on a case by case basis.
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SSgt Charles Parks
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No
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SGT Grant Rushton
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Absolutely. Now as for Enlisted they need to bring back specialists ranks.
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1SG Ralph Hazlett
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Separate !!
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SGT Team Chief
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I think that if you as commissioned officer or senior enlisted service member get relieved of command/duties you should be encouraged sometimes even forced to retire. If you get relieved of command/duties is pretty much like being fired or am I wrong ?
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SSG Cliff Karolak
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If you where around for some time like 21 years you experienced. Bad leaders. When I was totally frustrated. I'd say sir lead follow or get the hell out of the way.
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SPC Paul Robinson
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Retraining might be in order if the officer has some level of competency
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SFC Carl Phillips
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Bring back the old specialist rank structure!!!!
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LT Jon Anderson
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I wish it was that easy but yes, no one should just be passed along. I witnessed it all to often.
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SFC Richard Baerlocher
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This should be a reason to separate an officer, not to make him someone elses problem.
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