Posted on Dec 16, 2018
When you were a GySgt facing promotion, were you able to choose between MSgt and 1stSgt? If so, what influenced your decision?
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Good afternoon, Rally Point Community.
I had a question for USMC E8's and E9's.
When you were a GySgt facing promotion, were you able to choose between MSgt and 1stSgt? If so, what influenced your decision and do you feel you went the right route for your career?
I had a question for USMC E8's and E9's.
When you were a GySgt facing promotion, were you able to choose between MSgt and 1stSgt? If so, what influenced your decision and do you feel you went the right route for your career?
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I had the opportunity to fill in as a 1stSgt on two occasions, and was recommended by two SgtMaj's that I should go the 1stSgt route. Ultimately, I didn't like the job and elected to be a MSgt. And, yes, I don't regret it for a second.
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This is a great question for 1stSgt (Join to see).
My understanding of the process is that they select on the their FitRep where they want to go the Leadership (First Sergeant to Sergeant Major) or Technical (Master Sergeant to Master Gunnery Sergeant) route, however the "needs of the Corps" are a/the determining factor in actual selection.
My understanding of the process is that they select on the their FitRep where they want to go the Leadership (First Sergeant to Sergeant Major) or Technical (Master Sergeant to Master Gunnery Sergeant) route, however the "needs of the Corps" are a/the determining factor in actual selection.
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MGySgt (Join to see)
I would replace "Leadership" and "Technical" with "Administrative" and "Operational". As, leadership definitely does not only reside in the 8999 route, and not all MOSs would consider themselves technical.
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MSgt Jack Sigman
MGySgt (Join to see) - Good point about the leadership not being an 8999 specific trait. I would argue that "technical" is the correct term, for even the MOSs that aren't technical by definition have their peculiarities that require an expert in that field.
One of the key things about the Senior Enlisted PME course that I liked was that we were forced into a mix of 1stSgt/MSgt teams and learned a lot about the strengths of each.
One of the key things about the Senior Enlisted PME course that I liked was that we were forced into a mix of 1stSgt/MSgt teams and learned a lot about the strengths of each.
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I had 2 tours as a DI, and had checked the “F” box for two years and wasn’t selected either time. The year I was coming in zone for MSgt (finally) I changed my fitrep to “M” and was selected. I had far more daily influence on the 80% that don’t usually get the 1stSgt’s attention. On a daily basis, I was counseling young Marines on their future while the 1stSgt was busy with the dirtbags. I couldn’t have been happier!
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