Posted on Jan 28, 2014
Should the Army bring back the Specialist titles?
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When I joined the Army we Specialist 4-6 (SP7 had just been discontinued). It provided those Soldiers who had technical expertise and experience the opportunity to progress and earn more pay. However they typically were not "green tab" leaders and were subordinate in rank to a "sergeant" of the same pay grade (SSG & SP6). I've often thought over the years that the Army deleted a program that brought added value to the organization by discontinuing these ranks, as not all Soldiers are not going to be good leaders but should have the opportunity to progress based on their occupational expertise.
Should the Army bring these ranks back?
Should the Army bring these ranks back?
Rank
Promotions
Specialist
Soldiers
SP6
Posted 12 y ago
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I think this is a great idea!!! When I was in I refused to go to the promotion board because I didn't want the responsibility of leading others. I was a good soldier but I didn't wanna be accountable for other soldiers actions bit it would have been nice to be able to progress through the pay grades due to my professionalism and skill rather than being forced to be in charge of a bunch of folks with less drive that are considered "a reflection of their leadership"
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I would have loved a written test, does away with favoritism it's all in black and white!
SGT NOT SP5
SGT NOT SP5
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With spec ranks you have soldiers who specializes in tech and other fields other than combat!yes should bring it back with same respect and grade as a hard striper!
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As a veteran, spec E-5, I do believe the specialist ranks should be reinstated. A leader is a leader regardless of what type of stripes are on your sleave. One that does specialize has the privilege to lead and or provide support functions . I again, do believe there is a special place for specialist !
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The thing about many not wanting to be a leader would make one think the sepecialist class wasn't trained soldiers. I enlisted when drafted for a meter test set tepair because I qualified for any school I eanted. I was injured in basic and ended up in Nam as a pay disburser and eventually medvaced to Jspan thsn to Walter Reed due to injury csusing severr pain to arms and legs.I eventually had to have my neck fused 360% but not by the VA . they weren't thr same VA they are today.The difference in E5. and Sarg. Creates a devision to some degree while it also points out the unique difference.
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I didn't know they did that. Yes I thing they should bring them back. However leadership is important. They should get all of the responsibilities of their rank. Why should furthering education or have a specialty be looked down upon.
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