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What is the longest for you? For me it is currently the rank of SSG, I held that rank for 5 years and 9 months.
I am curious to know how long it was for others, and maybe the reason they feel it was.
I am curious to know how long it was for others, and maybe the reason they feel it was.
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I'd have to go back and look at dates to be sure, but For me I think it was LcPl/PFC because of my service change. SGT would be second place, because I didn't have the TIS remaining to get promoted when I was promotable and made the points.
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For us it can't happen. We get selected based on points, then out line numbers are assigned based on TIG. Over the next 12 months groups of line numbers are promoted each month and the last month is "all others".
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Looking at these posts, some people have been at the same rank for wayyyy too long. If you're happy with what you're doing - fine. If you want to accelerate that career, consider the Drill Sergeant route. Yes, USAR has Drill Sergeants - LOTS of them. If you'd like to discuss this further - especially if you live in the MD/DC/NoVA area - hit me up RIGHT HERE.
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1SG (Join to see)
Heck at this point I'm starting to think the "P" next to my name means Permanent!! LOL
Hopefully only a few more months.
Hopefully only a few more months.
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1SG Michael Blount
@SFC (P) Richard Gilley - Well, there's two things you can do. One is to wait for your ship to come in. The other is to swim out to it.
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I held Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5) for 7 yrs 10 mth.
Why that long? Because the Navy is stupid that rely on testing only! Given the chance to board I more than likely put 1st class on after 4 or 5 yrs.
Why that long? Because the Navy is stupid that rely on testing only! Given the chance to board I more than likely put 1st class on after 4 or 5 yrs.
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CSM James Winslow
I was a SSG for eight+ years. No fault of my own. Had to change my MOS to get promoted.
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Thus far in my military year I held SPC the longest. 5 yrs 1 month to the day. I know my set back was due to 2 pregnancy 10 months apart, but afterwards I got on the ball and busted my behind to earn and prove I was more than ready to become an NCO
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Great question 1SG (Join to see) SFC/E-7. Made it in the secondary and thought I was golden. 7 years later.......
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Sp5! Went from private to Sp5 in nine months, only sit there for many years due to the drawdown from Vietnam as SGT. Â Had a child with cancer before there was CHAMPUS or TRICARE so kept extending. Army wisdom then increased time in service by one month every month for a year, adding additional year. Frustrating, but in the end moved up fast enough after that.Â
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SSG Keven Lahde
SFC Mark Merino SFC My current paygrade, E4. Have been since 1999. And most of it has been my fault. Although waiting for a slot or trying to find one in my MOS kind of sucks. But with that said, if I can't past APFT for any reason, then I don't feel right to be promoted to SGT. How could I counsel them if I can't pass it.
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Specialist. Had that rank for a total time of 11 yrs and change. I used to joke that I should just put two stars on either side of that E-4 eagle and call it Specialist Major of the Army. Think they would have given me an office at the Pentagon?
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