Posted on May 8, 2018
Army to change NCO Professional Development System to maximize college credit opportunities
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This came out in Mar this year - and I saw this: "Additionally, Structured Self-Development courses will see some changes by June 1st, Turnbull said.
Each course will be about 40 hours in length and will support the course material offered at a physical facility. Most importantly, SSD is no longer considered a "pass or fail" course. It will generate a grade point average, which will be included on a Soldier's Service School Academic Evaluation Report, or Form 1059."
And this:
"The Army is also exploring improved credentialing opportunities for all Soldiers."
"The first category includes required credentials for a Soldier's military occupational specialty. The Army will continue to fund credentials in this category, as they are embedded in a career field's program of instruction and are considered to be necessary for promotion.
The second category will include MOS-enhancing credentials. These credentials must be proponent-recommended and seek to increase Soldier readiness, retention, and professionalism, Turnbull said.
The last category -- self-development credentials --- aims to provide Soldiers with more training opportunities before they leave the force. Currently, there are over 11,000 self-development credential opportunities available to Soldiers. However, the Army is working to reduce that number to a more manageable size, Turnbull said."
This is the first I've seen - I know in my SLC they talked about changing curriculum but that's not going to be seen for 3 years.
Each course will be about 40 hours in length and will support the course material offered at a physical facility. Most importantly, SSD is no longer considered a "pass or fail" course. It will generate a grade point average, which will be included on a Soldier's Service School Academic Evaluation Report, or Form 1059."
And this:
"The Army is also exploring improved credentialing opportunities for all Soldiers."
"The first category includes required credentials for a Soldier's military occupational specialty. The Army will continue to fund credentials in this category, as they are embedded in a career field's program of instruction and are considered to be necessary for promotion.
The second category will include MOS-enhancing credentials. These credentials must be proponent-recommended and seek to increase Soldier readiness, retention, and professionalism, Turnbull said.
The last category -- self-development credentials --- aims to provide Soldiers with more training opportunities before they leave the force. Currently, there are over 11,000 self-development credential opportunities available to Soldiers. However, the Army is working to reduce that number to a more manageable size, Turnbull said."
This is the first I've seen - I know in my SLC they talked about changing curriculum but that's not going to be seen for 3 years.
Army to change NCO Professional Development System to maximize college credit opportunities
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How will this affect those of higher rank? SSG and above who have been in 6+ years and have completed all of their SSD levels that have been required. Just curious if there is any information on this yet or still under development stages.
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
Grandfathered in most likely. Just like everything else. I just did SSD4 - and just did SLC after having to defer it for 3 years. Sadly.
But usually people get grandfathered in - just like those people who were promoted to MSG before they started MLC won't have to go to MLC and get to be MSG. I think before Oct 2016 or something.
But usually people get grandfathered in - just like those people who were promoted to MSG before they started MLC won't have to go to MLC and get to be MSG. I think before Oct 2016 or something.
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If they are grandfathered in, my question is how will that affect the GPA of those individuals? If those who are not grandfathered in will have to take these classes and acquire a GPA average over the time they take the courses to follow. But I guess only time will tell for what exactly what happens.
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