What (AR, FM, TC, DAPAM, etc.) covers “slotting” in the Army?

SSG James Elmore — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:47:25 -0500

What has been printed (and where can I find it)? That covers when two or more NCOs of the same grade are in the same section which of the two or three is put in charge? (All with different times in grade)

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2017 11:59 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:59:31 -0500

I would say if there had to be someone in charge, the commander could name one or you could go by date of rank, hopefully everyone is professional enough just to do their job.

Response by SSG Greg Dodson made Nov 29 at 2017 8:40 PM

SSG Greg Dodson — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 20:40:17 -0500

The nco with the most time in grade generally is put in charge

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2017 10:00 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:00:40 -0500

AR 600-8-19 (Para 1-12) Precedence of Relative Rank covers this, but its up to the Commander to determine who the NCOIC is, even if everyone is the same Rank/Grade.

Response by SGT Teddy Chaney made Dec 6 at 2017 8:12 PM

SGT Teddy Chaney — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 20:12:30 -0500

They used to say time in grade accounted for something, but I believe the Cmdr is the one to appoint that leadership position.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Dec 6 at 2017 9:31 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:31:28 -0500

Don't remember the reg, but normally the senior (TIG) would be. With that said I as an E6(P) was an acting PSG for 1 yr, cause the BC said so. Also spent time at the PL LDR as an SSG(P)/SFC because the BC said so.