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Promotion Board
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SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM
SFC Ken Heise ,
I understand your viewpoint, however it simply does not correlate with one's rank. Granted an individual may be in a promotable status, but they are not a promotable rank. No matter how one may try to slice it. They are in the midst of transitioning to a promotion, but their rank is what lies on their chest. Besides, there is no left parenthesis P right parenthesis on the individual's chest, just rank only.
I understand your viewpoint, however it simply does not correlate with one's rank. Granted an individual may be in a promotable status, but they are not a promotable rank. No matter how one may try to slice it. They are in the midst of transitioning to a promotion, but their rank is what lies on their chest. Besides, there is no left parenthesis P right parenthesis on the individual's chest, just rank only.
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The word "promotable" should never be used when referring to someone's rank. I don't care if someone is promotable, either they get promoted or they don't.
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"promotable" is only relevant if a) you're congratulating someone for the first time or b) it's relevant for the benefit of the Army (e.g., a MAJ(P) is relevant when they're taking command or when they are interacting with a multinational group that is largely of the LTC rank)
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Adding a (P) to your signature block should be punishable by command wide shaming and scorn....esp. in the more junior ranks in which promotion rates are >90%
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Especially when you have some of those SPCs try and pull the "I outrank you because I'm promotable" card on other SPCs. Honestly, the only time I use it is in correspondence...........and that is only if the recipient has it already set up in their email. Otherwise I don't bother.
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One's "promotable" status really has little to no impact on others although I am sure others will disagree with that statement. For me, I just see it as a way to gain more training for the person that is gearing up to be promoted. With that status, others already at that rank should take the "promotable" and start training them to the tasks that will come with the rank. This only helps them gain valuable knowledge and a sort of on the job training before being thrown into their new roles once they are promoted.
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So what do you call a MSgt select (the AF equivalent of 'promotable')? Technical Sergeant!
Being "promotable" is all well and good but if you are wearing SPC, SSG, or SFC stripes then that is what you are. With that in mind, hopefully the promotable member has a strong CoC over them and will start training and mentoring for their potentially new rank/position.
Being "promotable" is all well and good but if you are wearing SPC, SSG, or SFC stripes then that is what you are. With that in mind, hopefully the promotable member has a strong CoC over them and will start training and mentoring for their potentially new rank/position.
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SrA Matthew Knight
Haha, I was thinking the same in relation to Senior Airmen with line numbers for Staff. What do you call a Senior Airman with a line number? Senior Airman. In fact, they are usually the ones who are referred to by their full rank just out of spite, at least the ones who get the "I'm superior now" mentality when they get their line number.
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My feelings is you are either end wearing the the rank or not. I have seen too many people, officers and enlisted get way too wrapped up by placing a "P" next to their rank and acting like they have already been pined and want the all the privileges of the new rank. For example a Staff Sergeant selected for promotion is still a Staff Sergeant and not a Sergeant First Class until they are pinned. Same thing for a Captian selected for Major.
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