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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Most definitely. Some people are great at a job, great followers, but bad leaders. If someone is the best damn tank mecha if in the world why force him out because he isn't a leader? Or an MP who is an awesome cop. Or the cook. Or the sniper who can hide in the middle of an enemy Batallion, take.out the leaders, and make his way back to his platoon entirely on his own.
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Specialist grades are a neccessity. Who was the desk jockey that decided to do away with Specialists. There are thousands of very intelligent, knowledgeable and efficient Specialist that couldn't lead a "Pig to Shit" as they say, but they were, or are very essential to completing the mission!
Specialist grades are a neccessity. Who was the desk jockey that decided to do away with Specialists. There are thousands of very intelligent, knowledgeable and efficient Specialist that couldn't lead a "Pig to Shit" as they say, but they were, or are very essential to completing the mission!
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Absolutely! As the title suggests...a SPECIALIST. Promote based on skills demonstrated, some people want to serve in a support capacity, they have no desire to assume the mantle of responsibility of leading troops....some don't have the presence (command/leadership) to lead. However, that does not mean that they don't know their job like the back of their hand and for that reason they need to be kept around. RCP's prohibit these talented soldiers continuing to serve our country and therefore weaken our Army as a whole, as young soldiers are limited on exposure to mentorship in their chosen field
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I think they should. There are many valuable skills that are important. Leadership is only one.
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When did they get rid of the SPC rank? Back in '08 at time of discharge, that's the rank I held. Just on the promotable side
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I've known great soldiers that were great at their job but just didn't have the leadership bone.
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For specialty skills
Cooks, Maintenance now we have
Computer technology mos that they don’t always require to be leaders. Would be ok
Cooks, Maintenance now we have
Computer technology mos that they don’t always require to be leaders. Would be ok
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