Posted on Mar 29, 2015
What do y'all think about recreating the Spec ranks?
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I have know quite a few Soldiers that knew their job and were really good at performing their jobs but were terrible leaders. Most of them have an incredible knowledge of Army doctrine and can find ways to accomplish all types of tasks. These same Soldiers are then placed in charge of Soldiers when they often do not have the talent, skill, or desire to lead. I think the Army should go back to having Spec-5, Spec-6, and Spec-7 ranks. These Soldiers would still have the ability to promote while simultaneously improving the Army by removing potentially toxic leadership.
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When I joined the Army we Specialist 4-6 (SP7 had just been discontinued). It provided those Soldiers who had technical expertise and experience the opportunity to progress and earn more pay. However they typically were not "green tab" leaders and were subordinate in rank to a "sergeant" of the same pay grade (SSG & SP6). I've often thought over the years that the Army deleted a program that brought added value to the organization by discontinuing these ranks, as not all Soldiers are not going to be good leaders but should have the opportunity to progress based on their occupational expertise.
Should the Army bring these ranks back?
Should the Army bring these ranks back?
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