Should higher ups be able to dictate the details for one's Promotion / Reenlistment ceremony?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 10:17:28 -0400

I have seen and heard about higher ups dictating where, when, who and how some of these ceremonies will happen. I have always been of the mindset that those ceremonies are about the SM, and the SM should be making those decisions. What is your opinion? Should the SM have their wishes respected?

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 18 at 2015 10:20 AM

MSG Brad Sand — Mon, 18 May 2015 10:20:14 -0400

Yes, but you also have to factor in who has the busier schedule. There is nothing wrong with requesting how you want your ceremony to happen.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 10:29 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 10:29:05 -0400

Reenlistment I totally agree it is about the SM and they should make that decision working with the COC though to ensure all relevent people can be there. Promotions I believe should be done by the COC but should take the SM input so that there family and others can be there.

Response by SFC Stephen King made May 18 at 2015 10:30 AM

SFC Stephen King — Mon, 18 May 2015 10:30:18 -0400

For a re-enlistment
it is up to the Soldier where, who and when.
IAW AR 601-280

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 10:31 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 10:31:49 -0400

Nice to have input, as it is your day, however, units should have a custom and tradition.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 10:40 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 10:40:39 -0400

Re-up, yes. Promotion, within reason.

Response by GySgt Kenneth Pepper made Mar 19 at 2021 2:37 PM

GySgt Kenneth Pepper — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:37:09 -0400

A reasonable request should not be denied. This situation has been taken way too far in the past and resulted in a few black eyes. The puppet re-enlistment comes to mind.