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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SSG Chris B.
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Any officer or NCO relieved for cause should be smoothly transitioned from service at the earliest opportunity, with an appeals process.
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SGM Erik Marquez
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MAJ (Join to see) Sir, the answer to your QUESTION.. Is possible...
The answer to your question AND personal observation for that specific SM is NO.
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LT Ed Skiba
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If it were me, I wouldn't want to.
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CPT William Jones
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assuming every officer 'should make general or every enlisted soldier want to be CSM OF THE SERVICE and they do not take test and requirements to advance but have excellent reports on job performance should be allowed to stay in service.I am sure we loose lots of good talent because of the policy. just because a soldier is the best draftsman in the army does not mean he could be in charge of a section. an officer may be the best at the battalion level but cant handle anything bigger so to either one would be a great loss of talent if required to quit and leaves room for others to advance that want to.
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SSG Brian G.
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If he lacks the technical expertise to be in a department, then he should be utilized in an area that fits his skill set. Separation or retirement is one of those things that denies the Military component of an individual that they have invested time and effort into.
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SPC Amanda Silvestri
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The Army is large enough to find a place where he can excel as long as he is willing to to do the job. Everyone has something to offer as long as the job fits the man. What has he done well in the past? Let that be a guide.
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PO1 David MacLEAN
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Seems like too many folks have forgotten the Peter Principle...a person is promoted to his level of incompetence and the left there. This came out in the 1980s and seems to have been forgotten. Tome to bring it back to the selection boards.
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CW3 Kevin Storm
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Yes, depending on the circumstances. Not every officer is meant to be a leader, some a very adept at other things and should be utilized for that purpose. We have an archaic system of up or out and following a pre-ordained system. I can't say I agreed with what I saw during my career. the concept of taking ROTC personnel who have degrees in worth while fields and making them combat arms, IMHO is a failure for both the Army, and that officer to whom the taxpayer has invested a lot of money into.
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SGT Chas Brothers
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Demote the person that gave this unqualified officer the position in the first place, demote the involved officer to NCO status and reassign so he's not in a position over people.
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1LT Otis R.
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IMO it depends. I was a very effective staff officer, straight 1’s on my staff OER. I was not the most effective line officer. Last OER in a line company was less than average. While I wasn’t relieved I was more effective in a support role and command recognized that. It did change the arc of my career but I have no regrets. Sometimes it takes a failure to see where we can succeed.
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