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What are everyones opinion on soldiers who are non mission capable? Should we retain them in with the unit or release them for discharge?
I was doing a staff assistance visit to a unit that had about 200 soldiers in. Going over the roster with the admin nco, a few of the soldiers could not participate in battle drills or transportation because they are unable to wear a kevlar and a few others can not be around weapons. A unit that large with maybe about 10% of the soldiers NMC for that reason. What are everyone's opinion on what to do?
I was doing a staff assistance visit to a unit that had about 200 soldiers in. Going over the roster with the admin nco, a few of the soldiers could not participate in battle drills or transportation because they are unable to wear a kevlar and a few others can not be around weapons. A unit that large with maybe about 10% of the soldiers NMC for that reason. What are everyone's opinion on what to do?
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SGT Roney,
There are plenty of jobs in the Army that Soldiers who are Non Deployable may be able to fill. This is going to be primarily in TDA units, or in my field, some strategic assignments. We can still get the best out of those service members without losing their knowledge and experience as a result of injuries usually sustained as a result of that service.
As an example, I know a combat medic, E5, who knows their job and is competent all around as a Soldier and especially as an NCO. However, they sustained injuries to their neck that prevent them from deploying. While that NCO may not be best utilized in say, an Infantry BCT, he would be useful in a TDA assignment at a post hospital, where he won't deploy, but can continue to offer their wealth of knowledge and experience.
There are plenty of jobs in the Army that Soldiers who are Non Deployable may be able to fill. This is going to be primarily in TDA units, or in my field, some strategic assignments. We can still get the best out of those service members without losing their knowledge and experience as a result of injuries usually sustained as a result of that service.
As an example, I know a combat medic, E5, who knows their job and is competent all around as a Soldier and especially as an NCO. However, they sustained injuries to their neck that prevent them from deploying. While that NCO may not be best utilized in say, an Infantry BCT, he would be useful in a TDA assignment at a post hospital, where he won't deploy, but can continue to offer their wealth of knowledge and experience.
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Completely understandable. I believe a good soldier should be retained. Just looking at opinions of rallypoint members.
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Personally, in today's environment I am a bit shocked to hear that anyone who is NMC is not already set for either discharge or reclass. When you consider the number of folks that are being involuntarily separated when the boards convene this year, it simply makes sense.
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SFC Christopher Perry
Understand that when I say this, I could very well be considered borderline at this point. I came back in at 40 and wanted to act as though I was still 20. At 47 years of age, I am now paying the cost. I am quite aware that the shoe could drop on me any time. If it came down to someone like me, who is beat up or someone who has been passed up for promotion a few times but is good to go otherwise, the choice seems pretty easy. I just make sure I am always preparing for either scenario.
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I was ready for a QSP notice rather than a selection for MSG. With two ruptured discs in my lower back, degenerative disc disease and sleep-apnea I thought for certain I would be shown the door. Of course being Admin it doesn't keep me from doing my job.
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When you say release, do you mean leave the Army? I would think if things are that bad, then they would be going through a medical board.
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I did mean as med boarded. Last I checked, quite a few of the soldiers were still in with no med boards or anything.
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