Which is a better career-enhancing assignment, 160th SOAR or Drill Sergeant?

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 02:04:34 -0500

160th SOAR or Drill Sergeant

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2017 2:18 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 02:18:50 -0500

160th from SGT to SSG, then Drill. Had a finance guy from SOAR and he made SFC during Drill.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2017 4:26 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 04:26:08 -0500

I would suggest looking the FY17 SFC board result memo and there should be a PowerPoint showing 94 series for promotion break down categories i.e. years in service, age, broadning assignments ect. I was prior Drill Sergeant and I do not regret my time as a DS. Good luck on your decision, but no matter what you choose you will always excel a long as you train, mentor and take care of Soldiers.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 2 at 2017 8:02 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Dec 2017 08:02:49 -0500

SGT Johnson, I’m not sure if the move to reinstate Drill Sergeants (DS) in AIT will allow us to perform DS duties but, the 94 CMF stopped participating in the Drill Sergeant program in 2007 when they created AIT Platoon Sergeants. 160th SOAR will definitely set you apart from your peers as most dont want to face the rigors of Green Platoon. Plus, being one of the last 94 series that are inherently nestled in the Aviation community since 94Ls merged with Es you have a unique opportunity. I would contact Ms. Pitre to see if DS positions are opening up for our CMF and particularly for your MOS what positions you need to have fulfilles before being released to do a broadening assignment such as DS or recruiting.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 13 at 2017 10:53 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:53:33 -0500

160th SOAR

Response by SGT Danny Bowie made Jan 5 at 2018 1:36 PM

SGT Danny Bowie — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:36:12 -0500

both are really good jobs. 160th would be better for advancement I think. I've worked with 160th, it's a good unit or was. I've been out for almost 20 yrs, so maybe you should ask someone else more current, lol. good luck

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2018 9:47 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 21:47:50 -0500

Being a drill Sgt is an experience and very satisfying