With the SFC board over, and everyone getting the good news or the bad, what’s your next move?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 20:07:06 -0400

So with the SFC board over, and everyone got the good news or the bad. What’s your next move? Rather that be for pushing and better your resume for the Sfc board fy19? With the SSG Promotable's, will you wait till you pin SFC to start pushing to get ready for the msg board? I’m not talking about ncoers. Just for example maybe working for your mosvm, BAIB, Senior instructor badge, jump master, things in that nature. Would love to see what everyone’s plans are.

For me; I PCS’d to fort lee when the board closed. I have earned my mosvm, basic badge, and one tech cert and as far as troops I got one troop to take the DLPT( I took the dlab to motivate him to do it) he did really well, me not so much. However, as a teacher I just teach Troops about their SRB, correspondence courses, for young soldiers going to their first unit. For the Ssg that just got promoted to Ssg i just tell them what I did to make SFC gave them my “continuity book for Sfc”

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2018 8:33 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 20:33:02 -0400

I tend to prefer for an NCO to be good at his/her rank than hyper focused on promotion. Why look forward to being a SFC/MSG/SGM if you aren’t any good at SSG/SFC/MSG and seemed preoccupied with checking blocks?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2018 10:45 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 22:45:50 -0400

My next moves are to finish my SLC phases so I can get pinned SFC. After that, either take another Detachment Sergeant position or go for a broadening assignment that is available to Reservists.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Aug 20 at 2018 6:52 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 06:52:15 -0400

I have found that focusing on you duty performance and attending required and enhancing programs all supports you leading your Soldiers. Those that are looking for their next promotion as they pin or prior generally fall to the wayside after E7. It is almost assured destruction as they forget why they are there I. The first place, to train and prepare our Soldiers for combat. It is their readiness that gets you promoted. Thank you for your service.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Aug 20 at 2018 7:27 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:27:15 -0400

1SG Lewis.....

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Aug 20 at 2018 7:27 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:27:49 -0400

That has a nice sound to it.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Aug 20 at 2018 7:52 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 07:52:59 -0400

Do You have a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching?

Response by MSG Johnathan Mathes made Aug 20 at 2018 3:58 PM

MSG Johnathan Mathes — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:58:23 -0400

.. be the best leader you can ...lead teach coach and ... motivate .. learn your job and the next higher position .. ask questions when the need arises ....learn everything you can about your job and realize you'll never know all of it...Sorry but i have all the awards and tabs SQIs and everything else but as a leader its not about me... its about what do i do after i get them.... who do i teach the skills i know to... they aren't for promotion . as a instructor if your more worried about pursuing a badge at a senior or basic or whatever then your losing focus on your troops... sorry but that's my opinion... let your 1sg or ops worry about that( if they are on top of their game , they know where your at with it..)( as they should be focusing on getting you ready for promotion also why as a 1sg, we look at all erbs and question things and fix things)... We don't do this for us ... we do everything to make it the best we can for the troops...remember everyone wants to have that leg up on promotions... going the extra mile is great .. ... but being so focused on having this or that for promotion ultimately can lead to failure to take care of Soldiers... i found if your erb is up to date and a good Da photo Promotions will come...

Response by MSG Kevin Elliott made Aug 20 at 2018 8:23 PM

MSG Kevin Elliott — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:23:02 -0400

I never really looked for the next promotion. I was usually already serving in a position at least one grade higher, so I just concentrated on doing my job. I tried to do the best I could to support my peers and superiors, while leading and looking out for my subordinates. As has been pointed out, do the job you are being paid to do, and be the best at it that you can. If you take care of your troops and the mission, everything will work out.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2018 8:29 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 20:29:11 -0400

I think the message I presented I articulated as if I am looking for what people are doing to get promoted. I’m asking what they are doing to continue to separate. I personally won’t get promoted for another year. My seq number is pretty high. I have worked as the next higher rank in all my grades. I just wanted to know what a lot of people are doing. However, being airborne my entire career. No offense to the higher leadership however, I think leadership is going to happen no matter what good and bad. I do think learning your job and if you been in all the jobs in your mos then getting better at your craft. I just wanted to know what people are doing othe than what you will do no matter what. The no matter what is leading troops, doing your job, and doing pt.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Aug 27 at 2018 1:19 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:19:42 -0400

I am sure some of the non-selects will convert to Judaism. That way they can properly celebrate Passover. As in “I got passed over for SFC again!”

Response by SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM made Aug 27 at 2018 1:46 PM

SFC William Stephens A. Jr., 3 MSM, JSCM — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:46:03 -0400

Audie Murphy or Morals Board as SSG that will put you above your peers and even more as a SFC cause most SFC don't go to any more boards in the career. SAMC 4L 1997

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2018 7:29 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:29:57 -0400

I have an issue and am in desperate need of advice/guidance. First of all I am not trying to make excuses, I need legitimate advice, not criticism.

Here is my story... On Jul 3rd, I had back surgery ( Laminectomy and Microdisectomy). I came of con leave by choice early on Jul 30. I was selected for E-7 with a sequence number of 35. 55 have already been promoted in the last 2 months. I received an email with an SLC date on 19 July. Coming of CON leave I was taped at 30%, 267. Fast forward to 30 Aug taped at 26%, 251. I am 6’2. I know failed both. Working on that. I have a limited temporary profile with a pt test eligibility date of 6 Oct. My school date is 8 Oct. I know I can get there before then, however should I risk it. What if I injure something during the next month from the surgery. What if I get pre-taped again soon and then be flagged (what medical conditions can you not be flagged for). Here are my choices: Keep pushing and try to make the Oct Dat or Request deferment because of back surgery and try to get a later date, hopefully January 6. But it could be as long as another year (956 puckup and 800 not yet qualified to pin). Please help and ask questions. I really want to go to the Oct school date.

Response by SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM made Sep 9 at 2018 3:21 AM

SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 03:21:42 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member -Upon conclusion of the SFC board: Retire, and pursue my Doctorate degree; coupled with remaining humble, thankful and grateful for a 20 year career that allowed me to retire before 40. Yet, I am immensely excited towards my next chapter because the fun is about to begin!! Just like a book, you read and close one chapter to approach the new one with excitement in order to see what comes next as the story progresses! Be well and congratulations on your promotion, well deserved I'm sure!!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 29 at 2018 12:51 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 00:51:26 -0500

Go to Ranger School if u haven't already.