What do you think of the ASK-EM marketplace?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:07:39 -0400

Now that the ASK-EM marketplace has cycled a few times, what is your experience with it? Do you think that the concept is good? What do you like about it and what would you do to improve it?

Response by MAJ Samuel Weber made Apr 28 at 2021 7:54 AM

MAJ Samuel Weber — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:54:59 -0400

Not sure of the ASK-EM system, but if it’s like the Officer AIM 2.0 market then I think it’s a step in the right direction. It allows Soldiers (NCO, Warrant, and Officer - Junior enlisted are still subjugated to the G1 process of their division.) to see what is available for their MOS and compete for those positions. Instead of a assignment manager filling foxholes regardless of that Soldiers talents.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Apr 28 at 2021 9:15 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:15:24 -0400

I like the principle behind it, but until someone's YMAV opens up for them, they won't really have an informed opinion.
It's relatively new (from an Army programs perspective) so a lot of people are still going with "I heard from a guy" information.

Response by A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney made May 22 at 2023 4:20 PM

A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney — Mon, 22 May 2023 16:20:22 -0400

I Combine It With The Theory Of
"Kiss Mine"
And Go From That Point Of View.