What holds more weight an E-5 in a E-6 position or a E-5 with more time in grade? Also should the more senior E-5 be in the E-6 position?

As an E7 holding down the E8 slot on Rear Detachment in the 10th Mtn DIV. I would've rather deployed again than deal with that headache again. But still retained the best overall in DIV with fewest amount of issues, because our team actually helped spouses and Soldiers rather than made sure Stats were accurately reported.

The Soldier was placed in a leadership position for a reason. Time in Grade (TIG) is actually a tie breaker in being promoted; therefore, the person that is filling a slot may not be filling it very long if not promotable. If the Soldier with more TIG is not promotable, there is a reason that he isn't in charge. That would mean that it is time to complete some SSD, NCOES, pass an APFT, is under an administrative hold, and/or needs to quit being a shit bag.

It is the SGT in a SSG position. If you've got more time in grade than your Squad Leader, there is a reason that you're not in that slot. That being said, as a professional NCO, it shouldn't matter. You are not the SL. Your job is to set the example for your team. If you let yourself get involved in petty squabbling about TIG, then expect your SPC's and Privates to do the same. The troopers will see who is technically and tactically sound and they will follow said leader.

I was a E5 in a E7 slot above 2 E6's, some people don't have the leadership skills or the ability. As for me I get that rated time and experience in that position. It sets me apart from my peers for when I get looked at for the E7 board. So my thought is that the one in position is greater than.

Are they in the same section/platoon/office? If so, the person holding the billet is in charge. Now outside of it, if there is no operational reason to validate it, then the senior person is. Also, some people just aren't cut out to be in overall command. It doesn't mean they've failed, so it's wise to put the person better able to conduct the mission be it the senior or junior Sgt. We've all run across a person who was in charge just because his or her rank/seniority dictated so, but we've asked ourselves why are they in charge.

Im an e5. I have been an e5 for 5 years. For the last 2 almost 3 years I have been a squad leader. I'm in a e6 slot now waiting for school but my e6 got fired in my last unit & I was made the squad leader. My psg told me he had confidence in me & I proved it by how I ran my squad. To which I got great marks for on eps & ncoer. It doesn't matter the rank u wear that just makes u a SGT. It's how u wear those stripes that makes u an nco.

been down this road time in grade

Yes

could you put this into context ?

The most capable holds the position, period.