Posted on Feb 24, 2015
USAF Force distribution: Does it seem too "hard" or "harsh"?
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In a recent article for AFSA CMSAF Cody outlined the force distribution numbers that will be in effect starting with SMSgts this year (July 15). The breakdown was for SrA/SSgt/TSgt 5% would receive "Promote Now" (highest rating), 15% would receive "Must Promote" with no limit on the other 3 recommendations. For MSgts 10% will be stratified and 20% of SMSgt will be stratified.
My Question is does this seem too "hard" or "harsh"?
My Question is does this seem too "hard" or "harsh"?
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GSUs personnel will have a greater disadvantage being out of site of the Sr Rater in the chain. Those units that work in eye sight of them will be selected and strated ahead of other MSgts and SMSgts. For example; "Out of site out of mind!" If you don't believe me, that's fine because everyone has their own opinion about being promoted, but truly if your not seen on a daily basis then your not looked upon for the top selection!
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I think the "top" people are going to be the ones that kiss ass but don't actually do any work. While the people that do all the work and are not kiss asses don't get the rating they deserve. (I've seen both, I don't fall in either category and just found out I made TSgt in only 6 years.) It just something I've seen, it seems to be most prevalent in Security Forces or Maintenance Squadrons.
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"The APR system will ensure our best and brightest will be promoted...."
"The APR has become over inflated. This new and improved EPR system will correct...."
"The EPR has become over inflated. This NEW AND IMPROVED sytem will ensure only the best and brightest get promot....."
Yeah. Heard it all before. Here's what I DO see happening with the new sytem: Only the Commander's Pet will be promoted. The rest will be left behind.
"The APR has become over inflated. This new and improved EPR system will correct...."
"The EPR has become over inflated. This NEW AND IMPROVED sytem will ensure only the best and brightest get promot....."
Yeah. Heard it all before. Here's what I DO see happening with the new sytem: Only the Commander's Pet will be promoted. The rest will be left behind.
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Does anyone recall whether something similar happened during the post-Gulf War drawdown? IIRC, and mind you it has been a long time, a similar policy came about in that period.
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