What are good successive assignments for squad leaders, besides other leadership positions?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:37:00 -0500

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Nov 6 at 2016 5:24 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 17:24:03 -0500

That really depends on the MOS and branch sir! I mean in aviation they may go to maintenance or shops to broaden their knowledge as an inspector. At times others have been assigned outside of the MOS per the mission requirements. It really is MOS dependent and which branch are you really interested in?

Response by 1SG Al Brown made Nov 6 at 2016 6:49 PM

1SG Al Brown — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:49:38 -0500

Head to TRADOC. Recruiter, Drill Sergeant, and the best experience generator of all .. Observer / Controller at NTC (heavy / light) or JRTC (light).

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2016 6:51 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:51:59 -0500

Company Operations Sergeant
Supervisory Training NCO
Broadening Assignments such as Drill Sergeant, Recruiter, Small Group Instructor
Any staff positions (relevant to MOS and unit requirements) at BN or BDE-level

Good question, sir. A lot of raters and S/Rs are struggling with this section of the 2166-9

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2016 8:22 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 20:22:36 -0500

Instructors (NCOES or MOS), IG's office (though I'm not sure what the minimum rank is).

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2016 8:46 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 20:46:54 -0500

1SG Healy, thank you, those are good and I will use one or two this rating period!
Chief Baker, specifically for Engineers.

I have a SL that who I am not comfortable with being a platoon sergeant. He is a great 12R (electrician) and he does this Civillian side (This is from the National Guard perspective) but his leadership skills are greatly lacking. Commonly my PSG has to bypass him and get information from his E-5's as well as rely on them to delegate. If this sounds odd, I assure you it is not uncommon in the reserve components at least from my experience (which, seeing as I am a Lieutenant citing my 'experience' can be taken with as much salt as you desire). But none the less its extremely frustrating.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 6:49 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 06:49:27 -0500

Nothing better than a broadening assignment after fulfilling the required squad leader time. Recruiter, Drill, or AIT instructor.

Response by SFC Chris Crossley made Nov 8 at 2016 7:43 AM

SFC Chris Crossley — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 07:43:42 -0500

Doug,
Here is a link to the Professional Development Model (PDM) for the Infantry. I am most familiar with this model as I helped develop and build it (11C portal) when I was assigned to OCOI.
Each Branch's Proponent Office should maintain an up to date PDM that reflects the current pathway to success/promotion based upon centralized promotion board results and analysis, DA guidance, and historical norms.
Thank you for your service.
Chris
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Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 10:22 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:22:05 -0500

Have the Soldier show you their Army Career Tracker (ACT) with jobs specific to their MOS. This is a good place to start. A conversation with the Soldier helps. Once you have your plan take it to the PSG or 1SG or CSM for a sanity check.

You have an ACT career map as well

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 10:22 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:22:16 -0500

Response by 1LT Stephen Lawrence made Nov 8 at 2016 11:26 AM

1LT Stephen Lawrence — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 11:26:02 -0500

Whatever the individual can handle.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 2:38 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 14:38:35 -0500

For Army Soldiers go to Army Career Tracker (ACT) and you can drill down the MOS and rank of the individual being evaluated. It's a very useful tool. The listed positions and broadening assignements are the only ones available to a Soldier per Army guidance. HRC will often kick back an evaluation that does not list these assignments. It makes sense because if it isn't available to the Soldier, why would it be a good choice recommendation for that evaluation?

Response by CW4 Richard Pappa made Nov 8 at 2016 9:51 PM

CW4 Richard Pappa — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 21:51:59 -0500

do not waist your time..The politics will get you promoted not job dedication. once you get a little higher in rank you will see what I mean. Good luck and get out now after you get your education.

Response by Sgt Wayne Wood made Oct 10 at 2017 12:53 PM

Sgt Wayne Wood — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:53:03 -0400

first question. What do you have against him? why move him out of leadership positions? if you are moving him for HIS benefit, try a training command.

Response by CSM Richard StCyr made Oct 10 at 2017 1:54 PM

CSM Richard StCyr — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:54:26 -0400

Depends on the MOS, Each MOS manual has the career path near the front of the book. It shows what schools, assignments, special duties and civilian education support career progress and when in a Soldiers career they should look to hit those items and milestones.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 8 at 2018 9:26 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 May 2018 21:26:59 -0400

what are good successive assignments for IT

Response by SFC Melvin Brandenburg made Jul 18 at 2019 1:54 PM

SFC Melvin Brandenburg — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:54:14 -0400

Army Master Fitness Trainer

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 18 at 2019 2:32 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 14:32:15 -0400

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