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?
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Posted 12 y ago
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Furthermore I feel that the Spec4 is a joke. Why can't all E4's be Corporals? How do you expect someone to learn leadership before they make Sergeant? The E4 should be the place to have limited leadership roles so you can be prepared to take on more later on.
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I have been in the Army National Guard and Navy. Personally I think it is better to have NCO ranks than Specialist. In either Navy or Marines you are a Petty Officer it NCO from E4 and up. There is over path for all and everyone is pretty much given the same responsibility, accountability, and authority based on rank.
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Yes! Just because a Soldier doesn’t have leadership potential, doesn’t mean they aren’t a technical expert. I’ve had Soldiers who knew their jobs better than many NCOs, however weren’t leadership material. They weren’t good at leading, counseling, separation from lower enlisted, but were a valuable asset. Don’t RCP these Soldiers. They’ve earned their place in our Army and deserve the chance to retire.
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Many soldiers were forced to leave the military because they loved their jobs, but were forced into positions they didn't want. I understand slots have to filled, but fill it with people who want It, like they use to.
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While an E7 is a SFC and maybe a PSG not all SFCs are PSGs. The same applies to SPC and CPL. SGT/TEAM LEADER and SSG/SQUADLEADER. EVEN 1SG/MASTER SERGEANT I have seen many (leaders) fall flat on their face while trying to lead but were the Super Sergeant on the tech side. Bring the spec rank back. It will also more promotion opportunities
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I’ve known a lot of good men that were great soldiers but was not leaders of men. These men got out of the service because they were not able to advance in rank. They should bring back the specialist ranks just for this reason.
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I think that they would need to cut the pay for enlisted grades E-5 to E-9, and provide a special pay to those who wear stripes to make up the difference.
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Yes I've seen plenty of really good soldiers get R C P out of the army and watched leaders who know nothing about there MOS get promoted
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