Posted on Mar 14, 2016
What type of award is warranted for a SGT/P who is pcsing that was a acting Motor Sergeant and PLT SGT?
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What did the Sergeant accomplish? That will determine what is appropriate.
Longevity and responsibility are two legs of the stool, the third and most important is accomplishment.
I would probably start writing with an ARCOM in mind and see what was justified based upon accomplishments.
There are several quantitative programs that would allow for objective comparison, such as success in command inspections or maintenance excellence programs to name a couple.
Longevity and responsibility are two legs of the stool, the third and most important is accomplishment.
I would probably start writing with an ARCOM in mind and see what was justified based upon accomplishments.
There are several quantitative programs that would allow for objective comparison, such as success in command inspections or maintenance excellence programs to name a couple.
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SGT(P) (Join to see) - A PCS is a benchmark that triggers a review of how the Soldier performed during that tenure under my supervision. In and of itself it may or may not trigger an award, but it will trigger a look.
As I said above, all three legs of the stool are important, but performance in my opinion outweighs the other two.
For example, being the acting Motor Sergeant for a year is different than for three years; being responsible for a motor pool with a dozen vehicles (like mine) is different than an Engineer or Armor MP with scores of vehicles of varying types; and doing an objectively exceptional job with what is before you is different from just "doing your job".
One is not entitled to an award for simply being there and being a serviceable Soldier.
As I said above, all three legs of the stool are important, but performance in my opinion outweighs the other two.
For example, being the acting Motor Sergeant for a year is different than for three years; being responsible for a motor pool with a dozen vehicles (like mine) is different than an Engineer or Armor MP with scores of vehicles of varying types; and doing an objectively exceptional job with what is before you is different from just "doing your job".
One is not entitled to an award for simply being there and being a serviceable Soldier.
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SGT(P) (Join to see) - I don't think that I actually answered you question.
This comes up fairly regularly. Most of the time, I would lean towards an award commensurate with the "award worthy" event, and treat the PCS as a separate occasion. Since the same meritorious act or achievement can not be awarded twice, I think that needs to factor into consideration. Would most Soldiers rather get one ARCOM or two or three AAMs? Most would say the former of they have a choice. So would I.
But I do think that recognizing appropriately on the spot is of more value to the organization as a whole and to the Soldier in question than "banking" achievements for future use.
Besides, some day I will PCS too, and the memories of that award worthy event fade or even leave with me.
Awards are as much to inspire and motivate the formation as they are to reward good performance.
This comes up fairly regularly. Most of the time, I would lean towards an award commensurate with the "award worthy" event, and treat the PCS as a separate occasion. Since the same meritorious act or achievement can not be awarded twice, I think that needs to factor into consideration. Would most Soldiers rather get one ARCOM or two or three AAMs? Most would say the former of they have a choice. So would I.
But I do think that recognizing appropriately on the spot is of more value to the organization as a whole and to the Soldier in question than "banking" achievements for future use.
Besides, some day I will PCS too, and the memories of that award worthy event fade or even leave with me.
Awards are as much to inspire and motivate the formation as they are to reward good performance.
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1SG (Join to see) thanks for the response, I've learned that the best reward is to know that I did my best with or without recognition. At the end of the day, there is no award better than knowing you did a great job.
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SGT(P) (Join to see) - And saying thank you or great job takes no effort or paperwork. Good leaders never miss a chance to do so.
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Hmm, nothing. He did his job as he should. Guess handing out awards now adays is how the ARMY is. In my day you EARNED your awards, and those were few & very far between. Doing your job netted you nothing.
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Whomever said msm i dont agree with! Its the type of NCO you are. I could see an ARCOM if you did that job well. Just because you held the position does not mean that you deserve the award. If you do not have sustaining bullets on your award then that would speak for itself.
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