Posted on Jun 13, 2015
Should RallyPoint add an awards section to the profile for both military & civilian members?
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Should RallyPoint Web designer consider adding a Section in the Profile for Military Awards for both military personnel and civilian personnel?
Do you think RP members will be honest for the most part and only add those they actually received?
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Do you think some RP members will add awards they didn't actually receive?
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Do you think there is no need for another "love me" section on the profile?
Please vote and provide your thoughts?
Do you think RP members will be honest for the most part and only add those they actually received?
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Do you think some RP members will add awards they didn't actually receive?
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Do you think there is no need for another "love me" section on the profile?
Please vote and provide your thoughts?
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I like the idea for the Military Civil Service awards. I retired from the military and did a lot more promotions in GS service. Lots of people may be surprised that civil service also get awards.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs SMs has been told to remove their Combat patches to build morale and so the young Privates didn't feel bad. That's with just one patch, imagine myself comparing my Ribbons Rack with yours, I wouldn't use RP anymore.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SGT(P) (Join to see) I understand your feelings now and don't agree with soldiers having to remove their combat patches - I felt exactly the same way you did when I was a private in Fort Ord, CA and all the NCO and Officers had medals from Vietnam and prior. You too will someday have earned more as you continue your military career. I still understand - it was just a question to spark a discussion and it achieved the goal. Thanks for responding
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs and I do appreciate this kind of discussions. It gives a break from Politics and all the fanatism that is flooding RP lately.
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I find it one of those love hate things. It's cool and would allow people who are proud of their awards earned to be shown and on the other side it seems a little more silly.
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I have no opinion on the matter, but if you do, I will, by nature want to ensure my stuff is accurate and pretty.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
TSgt (Join to see) Roger that - they should have an awards builder option on RallyPoint that allows you to build it exactly the way you would display it on your uniform. I truly believe that a majority of the members here would have integrity and show exactly what they've earned. Thanks for your feedback!
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1SG (Join to see) I think it's fine but it should be up to the individual if they want to display them or not. I noted that some members have placed behind their names MSM, DSL, others use their military photo and we can see their awards in the photo. The question is, is it necessary to have a ribbon/medals earned display? I develop my opinion of someone through watching their actions and listening to their words not because of the rank on their collar or the candy on their chest.
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Maybe. Maybe not. But let's get past the "no one cares about ribbons and medals" nonsense. Just come to terms with your actual feelings on the matter. NO ONE hates being recognized for a job well done or a hardship tour. If the Army cracked down like the Marine Corp then maybe so many Soldiers wouldn't be so quick to act like they really do not care.
On another note, 150 years from now when there's no one else on earth that ever personally knew you, what do you think the average person or answer or might look up about you... Maybe military service and decorations? It's a way to make a mark and we all outwardly or secretly get satisfaction from seeing our ribbon rack and the stories and work that went into it.
On another note, 150 years from now when there's no one else on earth that ever personally knew you, what do you think the average person or answer or might look up about you... Maybe military service and decorations? It's a way to make a mark and we all outwardly or secretly get satisfaction from seeing our ribbon rack and the stories and work that went into it.
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While I could see it maybe creating some interesting posts and possibly some good stories to reminisce about, I don't see it as being needed. I don't see it as adding anything to the site honestly.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SFC (Join to see) Agreed - I started the discussion a while back to get input from all sides of the equation. The majority doesn't think it is necessary and then there are lot of suggestions that individual will lie about their awards, there is no way to verify. Thanks for your input!
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