Should the Army bring back the Specialist titles?

There are a lot of bullshit responses to these. I served and seen better leaders and knowledgeable doc's that were worth more than the hard stripes that most have had up and to include E7. That goes for the stupid ads warrant comment and the sink or swim bullshit. I still work around soldiers everyday and see more and more dumbasses with stripes.

I'll play both sides, as I see both ends of the spectrum in my position. Yes to the Specialist ranks, or if the army doesnt want the shields, bring back the old Tech ranks (T-5 "Tech Corporal", etc). I agree with this as I know, meaning no disrespect to NCO's above me or anything, that some NCOs do NOT belong where they are due to a simple fact that they cannot lead anyone, or that they still think they are one of the "guys" and will not do anything negative towards his friends or will only do things to better his or her self for promotion. Yes they learn the NCO Creed, but they dont follow it. But if the old specialist or even tech ranks are brought back, that would fix that divide real quick. BUT on the other hand, if the army does not want to do this and continue with the "Everyone is a leader" ideology, let them, but have the prospective promoteables take an MOS aptitude test for every promotion above E-4 as well as to be able to COMPETENTLY lead, at the very minimum, the smallest functional section that their rank entitles them to.

Too many Chiefs and no Indians these days. Part of the problem.

Yes Bring it back! I’m a Helicopter mechanic and from what I had seen is that once one is promoted to NCO they don’t spnd as much time turning wrench’s but instead they manage/track army requirements. This leaves the floor with a bunch of E4’s who all get paid the same, only thing is some are good at their job while most are not.

Sp4 to Sp7

I think it would be a good thing.

Yes, I can remember specialist ranks for depot repair personnel going 6 or 7.

I agree. I have seen many soldiers that make good SGTs or SSGs, on the same note there are some that would make good SP5s and SP6s. Need to clean up the back bone of the Army.

Yes. Up to SP7

Yes they should have retained those ranks. I retired from the National Guard after 24 yrs time in service. I am a perfect example of someone that just wanted to do a job to the best of my ability. They keep pushing promotion not realizing we are not all leadership material.