What are Senior NCO positions would you recommend for Career Progression?

MSG Bobby Ewing — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 08:06:41 -0500

My questioned is targeted towards other 25W4O or 5Os, but I welcome any and all input from those across the force that have served or rated someone who has served in certain positions. I'm a 25W4O and I've held Network Control Chief and Platoon Sergeant positions and I'm currently holding a Detachment Sergeant position. What are some demanding/career progression positions you would recommend for a Senior NCO?

Response by MSG Bobby Ewing made Dec 8 at 2013 9:02 AM

MSG Bobby Ewing — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 09:02:07 -0500

SFC Gannon,

I routinely check my career map for any updates. Positions that I'm considering are IG and EOA because they are also in line with my civilian degree path. A follow on question to the one above is: Should I pursue additional staff positions for my specialty before going outside it again? I did very well out in Recruiting. Would do recruiting again, but only if I was getting ready to retire.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2013 12:49 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 12:49:17 -0500

A recently retired CSM-turned-civilian-contractor that I instruct with told me that holding the position of Battalion S-3 NCOIC (a MSG position) as a SFC will be an attention grabber, along with being a Platoon Sergeant (FORSCOM or AIT/TRADOC), Drill Sergeant, EOA, AIT or NCOA Instructor, or Career Counselor.

Response by MSG Sean Milhauser made Apr 13 at 2014 10:30 PM

MSG Sean Milhauser — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:30:11 -0400

I would agree with a few others who have posted in reference to IG, EOA, SHARP, etc. These are all considered very challenging staff assignments outside the normal scope of your MOS and being successful in them, from what I have seen in my career, has definitely helped those NCOs be more competitive for promotion. Most, if not all, of the SFCs I can recall in those jobs were selected for MSG.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Apr 19 at 2014 10:22 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 10:22:03 -0400

What's your NCO Professional Development Guide say about this?

DA Pam 600-25, NCO Professional Development Guide (Updates)

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