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Lots of discussions about Awards etc. But here's the real question. Which would you rather get?
Treat each of the below as a form of Recognition/Reward, and assume that promotions are happening normally.
Treat each of the below as a form of Recognition/Reward, and assume that promotions are happening normally.
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Awards
Posted 11 y ago
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Schools, always schools! Slots are VERY hard to get in non-combat MOS's...
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Hmmm. Now that I'm a retiree in the civilian workforce, I'll add another category ...... BONUS!
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School, hands down easy choice. Soldiers love flair, they can be fun (maybe not Ranger, Sapper, SFAS...), and they can lead to cool career opportunities.
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Always schools. Nothing better for your career, and you as an individual, not to mention what you can do for the service.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
SFC John Gates SFC (Join to see) This 100%. I got to do some really cool things because I made sure "basic" schools and PME were taken care of. Little "checks in the box" are amazing sometimes.
Got to do a really nice TAD trip once, as an Intel Analyst because I had a HMMWV license and the other guy didn't. He had dragged his feet going to a 4 day class.
Got to do a really nice TAD trip once, as an Intel Analyst because I had a HMMWV license and the other guy didn't. He had dragged his feet going to a 4 day class.
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SGT Edward Thomas
When I was in 2/10th SFG our SOT A/B guys got some amazing opportunities. Half of them were Ranger qualified and all were Airborne qualified. They got Pathfinder and SCUBA schools.
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I would actually prefer informal recognition. This type of recognition is more sincere and it builds the confidence I have in the person as a leader. The only issue with informal recognition is that it does nothing for your permanent record. So with that being said I do accept and promote formal recognition when deserved.
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I will admit that I like the glory, so public. Of course I would accept the recognition and award with modesty.
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It depends on what the recognition is for.
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Assuming it was "earned" and performed at an appropriate level, a medal is the best way to recognize performance. Any promotion board will see it as a supplement to a Soldier's evaluation report, and when combined form a more comprehensive view of performance in positions of responsibility. As you gain rank, it is generally expected that a certain level and volume of awards has been accumulated, and with a mean in mind, board members will weigh that when deciding who is above a standard they set in their mind.
No matter how you feel on the subject of what "right" looks like, make sure you recognize your Soldiers with something. It cost you nothing, but means the world to them, whether they say it or not.
No matter how you feel on the subject of what "right" looks like, make sure you recognize your Soldiers with something. It cost you nothing, but means the world to them, whether they say it or not.
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