Posted on Feb 4, 2021
Why do soldiers, primarily junior enlisted, come to Rally Point to ask questions?
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I'm genuinely curious why soldiers come to rally point to ask questions, instead of asking their first line leadership.
Are NCO's not competent to find answers anymore? Is there a lack of trust? Do they want to ask online to feel more anonymous?
Surely there is a reason as to why, but I'm unsure if this is something that's been discussed before or not. Please let me know your opinions.
Are NCO's not competent to find answers anymore? Is there a lack of trust? Do they want to ask online to feel more anonymous?
Surely there is a reason as to why, but I'm unsure if this is something that's been discussed before or not. Please let me know your opinions.
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Think about the question you just answered for the Soldier asking to swap assignments for Korea. Everything you told that Soldier was incorrect. Soldiers usually come here to ask questions after receiving mixed and contradicting information from their leaders and peers.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
SFC (Join to see) I agree, which is why a double check on certain questions and keep my mouth shut on any of the reclass, reenlistment stuff.
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SMSgt Bob W. if you read the SGTs post, and were up to date on ARMY Retention and Reassignments policies and regulation, you would see the information the NCO gave to the Soldier was incorrect.
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SFC (Join to see) I'm unsure if you misunderstood the information I gave to the soldier or what, but I gave him the same answer you did.
My answer:
"You should be able to reenlist for Carson" -- speaking in future terms about once the soldier was already in Korea.
Your answer:
"You can always reenlist for Carson once you're in Korea."
My answer:
"You should be able to reenlist for Carson" -- speaking in future terms about once the soldier was already in Korea.
Your answer:
"You can always reenlist for Carson once you're in Korea."
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They're probably doing both (asking their supervisors and asking here). Why?
1. To verify what their leadership is telling them.
2. To find justification to dispute whatever their leadership is telling them.
Regardless, RP is another useful tool for them to get info, and many people on RP want to continue helping young troops get the information they need.
1. To verify what their leadership is telling them.
2. To find justification to dispute whatever their leadership is telling them.
Regardless, RP is another useful tool for them to get info, and many people on RP want to continue helping young troops get the information they need.
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LTC Jason Mackay
It’s taken off as the experience level
Of junior NCOs has decreased
There is also lack of trust, not just from above comment, but societally. I’ll just google it is a philosophy. Just hoping people don’t follow the first hit like my kid does
Of junior NCOs has decreased
There is also lack of trust, not just from above comment, but societally. I’ll just google it is a philosophy. Just hoping people don’t follow the first hit like my kid does
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I notice there is a substantial amount of Soliders asking questions in comparison to other branches. I'm guessing there are a few factors.
They need information and feel more comfortable asking questions in this format and platform. I remember how hard it was getting information as an E-2 and E-3. We didn't have the benefit of social media back then.
They keep getting bum scoop from barracks lawyers who know everything. This is one thing that ahs not changed over the years.
and lastly I think their leadership is possibly failing them. Even if they have the right information, if the junior enlisted doesn't feel their question will be heard or that they will be received in a positive fashion they will opt for the internet.
It is easy to crap on them but you can't view everything through the lens of "when I was an E-2......". It's a new era with new issues and new solutions.
They need information and feel more comfortable asking questions in this format and platform. I remember how hard it was getting information as an E-2 and E-3. We didn't have the benefit of social media back then.
They keep getting bum scoop from barracks lawyers who know everything. This is one thing that ahs not changed over the years.
and lastly I think their leadership is possibly failing them. Even if they have the right information, if the junior enlisted doesn't feel their question will be heard or that they will be received in a positive fashion they will opt for the internet.
It is easy to crap on them but you can't view everything through the lens of "when I was an E-2......". It's a new era with new issues and new solutions.
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