Should the Army bring back the Specialist titles?

I remember many jobs like X ray tech, and Dental assistants and Physical therapists who were SPC5' 6, even spc7 who were incredibly good at there jobs......But were not "leaders". Bring those ranks back, and let them make careers out of serving their country.

I see the "Specialist" ranks as similar version of the warrant officer. These are very specialized individuals and should concentrate their skills to that particular job, very much like the warrant officer. Some Soldiers like to lead, others just want to do their job. So to me this makes perfect sense.

Yes ! As a sp/5 Because my knowledge I was able to draw pro pay. Extra $ 50.00 dollars a Month and I passed my test every year. When promoted to E6/SSG I was not up to speed on the difference and had a lot to learn but the Army lost a highly respect SP in my field as a generator mechanic. Went on to become a First Sergeant 63Z5 M,H

Yes because not all of the people promoted as NCO's are great leaders. Not saying they are bad at their job just that leadership is earned in a different fashion.

No. Because a SPec-6. at some point is going to pull rank on a Corporal or Sergeant. And if it was bad during the Vietnam era, is going to be worst nowadays that 20yo kids have no respect for authority. Or vice-versa with a Corporal dropping a SP-6 for even a (justifiable reason). I totally disagree. Anyways there are E6es out there in the motorpool or at the Kitchen or MPs who are really good at what they do and the 1sg or Toon-Sgt. keeps them as Lone-Ranger.

Absolutely! Most, if not all, organizations have leaders/directors and worker bees. Both are needed and you can/should not mix them without ensuing headaches.

Yes although I never held a specialist title, I transferred to the Air Guard and was promoted to T Sgt before going back to the Army NG as a Ssgt. The vast majority of the Spc ranks were Sp4, and Sp5. I saw a couple of Sp6's and a Sp7 or two. I saw a Sp8 and Sp9 in an Army Hospital in Volgelweigh Germany. One of the stories I was told about the demise of the specialists was that they were out side the chain of command in their speciality and could override a NCO or officer if they tried to command them to stop doing something and retreat or advance. As in stop treating a wounded solder and defend a position or attack.I see the specialist as the same as the British Army professional private. It is g good place for those who are not or do not want to be leaders, but want to stay in.

I was a Spc 5 but never saw my orders for such, wore sgt e5 strips till ets, was surprized my dd214 states Im a Spec 5 iand m good with it GBA.

No way...

Yes, for certain MOS's, it would make sense.