Posted on May 8, 2019
What is the accepted standard for showing rank in member names?
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When I filled out my profile, I didn't know my rank would become part of my member name. I posted my highest rank, but as the old saying went, "I came in an E-1, I'll go out an E-1, as long as I go out." Well, unfortunately, that's just what I did. I got busted from E-4 to E-1 for pot possession my last day in the Army. Somehow I was promoted to E-2 before I got my discharge papers. Anyway, I didn't really want to be known as Private OR Specialist Jim McClain, just Jim McClain. Since I don't have that choice, I thought I should ask what the accepted practice was.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Posted 5 y ago
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Typically people be the rank they exited the military with but as the senior admin that verifies accounts, I can tell you that I really don't look at rank unless the profile is for a GO. Other than that it's a honor thing.
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SPC Jim McClain Super query!
Please check w/ PVT James Strait He is actually a RIF’ed CPT from his SF service during ‘Nam!
Please check w/ PVT James Strait He is actually a RIF’ed CPT from his SF service during ‘Nam!
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SGT Ben Keen
CSM Charles Hayden - I'm failing to see where you comments are inline with the actual question.
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CSM Charles Hayden
SGT Ben Keen The query was re: exit or adopted rank?
What is your perception of PVT James Strait - his departing rank on leaving the military or the rank he choses to represent his attitude?
What is your perception of PVT James Strait - his departing rank on leaving the military or the rank he choses to represent his attitude?
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SGT Ben Keen
CSM Charles Hayden - I do not know any about PVT Strait. The question here has to do with what rank someone uses on his/her profile to which I provided my answer to as a Senior admin here on RallyPoint.
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CSM Charles Hayden
SGT Ben Keen it is late. PVT James Strait is an accomplished private pilot and many hundred jumps past a Master Parachutist Badge.
Having followed many of his posts and reading several of his published books, I have concluded that PVT James Strait did not leave the the US Army Special Forces as a Private.
Adoption of the PVT connotation is a mere ploy and distraction for his Rally Point posts.
My point is that the “rank” appearing on RP is mot necessarily reflective of service, rank attained or achievements.
Having followed many of his posts and reading several of his published books, I have concluded that PVT James Strait did not leave the the US Army Special Forces as a Private.
Adoption of the PVT connotation is a mere ploy and distraction for his Rally Point posts.
My point is that the “rank” appearing on RP is mot necessarily reflective of service, rank attained or achievements.
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Regardless of the official RP protocol I think all on RP will appreciate the honesty in your question. If you want to be called Jim, Jim it is.
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SPC Jim McClain
I poked that Vote up button a buncha times, but it only gave you one. Just sayin'. ;)
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