SSG 68W. Just finished a year as S-3 NCO and now assigned as Training Room NCO. How will this affect promotion to SFC?

This shouldn't be an issue unless it extends past the two year mark. If you read the board AAR's they usually say that working outside your MOS over two years is looked at unfavorably. You'll still need to get that E6 rated medic time to be competitive for promotion.

I am a retired MSG, I will tell you that it will help not hurt. It will be a normal progression for you to move into a more administrative position as you move forward. This is just one of the avenues that you can use in moving your career forward. It does not have to always be in the medical setting. Being more rounded in THE like positions as well as TBA positions make you more valuable and helps separate yourself from your peers. I would also recommend that battle staff course would be beneficial to you as well. The last statement that I saw, of all the battle staff positions only 6% were battle staff qualified. It's a great course and will help separate yourself from your peers. Good Luck. MSG (R) Knoop. 68W, S-3 Brigade Operations NCOIC, 5th Medical Brigade.

SSG, you need to get to FSH and train/lead some troops. AIT PSG or instructor/writer will enhance/broaden your career with expected promotion. Call your special duty assignment manager.