NCO Civilian Education....slowly starting to catch up https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/21/sergeants-major-academy-fellowships/23688815/">http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/21/sergeants-major-academy-fellowships/23688815/</a><br /><br />Finally, the Army is starting to offer education opportunities for advanced degrees to our NCOs...but why stop there? There are several programs out there for the officer corps, why not continue to expand them to your NCOs. The Army could only benefit from expanding the educational advancement of all it's Soldiers! <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/009/375/qrc/635599567730159117-The-U.S.-Army-Sergeants-Major-Academy.jpg?1443034319"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/21/sergeants-major-academy-fellowships/23688815/">Application rules announced for new SGM degree program</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Sergeant Major Academy fellowship board to meet in April.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> Sun, 22 Feb 2015 04:23:24 -0500 NCO Civilian Education....slowly starting to catch up https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/21/sergeants-major-academy-fellowships/23688815/">http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/21/sergeants-major-academy-fellowships/23688815/</a><br /><br />Finally, the Army is starting to offer education opportunities for advanced degrees to our NCOs...but why stop there? There are several programs out there for the officer corps, why not continue to expand them to your NCOs. The Army could only benefit from expanding the educational advancement of all it's Soldiers! <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default"> <div class="pta-link-card-picture"> <img src="https://d26horl2n8pviu.cloudfront.net/link_data_pictures/images/000/009/375/qrc/635599567730159117-The-U.S.-Army-Sergeants-Major-Academy.jpg?1443034319"> </div> <div class="pta-link-card-content"> <p class="pta-link-card-title"> <a target="blank" href="http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/02/21/sergeants-major-academy-fellowships/23688815/">Application rules announced for new SGM degree program</a> </p> <p class="pta-link-card-description">Sergeant Major Academy fellowship board to meet in April.</p> </div> <div class="clearfix"></div> </div> LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Feb 2015 04:23:24 -0500 2015-02-22T04:23:24-05:00 Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2015 7:10 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up?n=490940&urlhash=490940 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>This is an opportunity that will only benefit a few senior NCOs (and a pathetic attempt at recruiting instructors).<br /><br />A fellowship should be offered at the E-7/E-8 level. That benefits both the NCO and the Army because the NCO will have ample time to apply that education. Most CSM/SGM are already working toward their Masters Degree by the time they attend USASMA.<br /><br />Don't want to sound like I am turning on my own but I wouldn't apply for this opportunity. I would rather compete to be a battalion or brigade CSM and spend that three years leading Soldiers. CSM Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Feb 2015 07:10:17 -0500 2015-02-22T07:10:17-05:00 Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2015 7:57 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up?n=490957&urlhash=490957 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think that it sounds like a good plan. However, as <a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="163183" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/163183-11z-infantry-senior-sergeant-2nd-bct-3rd-id">CSM Private RallyPoint Member</a> alluded to, this will present the same professional conundrum that higher education has presented to officers for years: 4 years away from the fighting force can be a liability. While one SGM was a CSM for four years at a brigade, the other SGM was teaching. Which one will seem for competitive for that GO-level CSM position? On the other hand, this may provide the perfect "Take-a-knee" moment for many intelligent men and women, or the perfect final assignment for a SGM who wants to fade into retirement. MAJ Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Feb 2015 07:57:10 -0500 2015-02-22T07:57:10-05:00 Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Feb 22 at 2015 8:59 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up?n=491033&urlhash=491033 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It is a start...as small and weak is it is. TSgt Joshua Copeland Sun, 22 Feb 2015 08:59:57 -0500 2015-02-22T08:59:57-05:00 Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2015 9:03 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up?n=491039&urlhash=491039 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I just wish there were something for WOs other than TWI...and I wish it were available to the reserve components too. CW3 Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Feb 2015 09:03:26 -0500 2015-02-22T09:03:26-05:00 Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2015 9:05 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up?n=491042&urlhash=491042 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="53569" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/53569-13a-field-artillery-officer-1st-rotc-bde-usacc">LTC Private RallyPoint Member</a> Some of the NCOs already have a master degree. And yes, they should expand it to PhD. But the Army doesn't think our rank is high enough to get a PhD, or a master even. SFC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 22 Feb 2015 09:05:09 -0500 2015-02-22T09:05:09-05:00 Response by SSG Mike Busovicki made Nov 9 at 2018 11:41 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up?n=4113092&urlhash=4113092 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Agreed! SSG Mike Busovicki Fri, 09 Nov 2018 11:41:47 -0500 2018-11-09T11:41:47-05:00 Response by CPT Robert Boshears made Nov 10 at 2018 5:45 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/nco-civilian-education-slowly-starting-to-catch-up?n=4116425&urlhash=4116425 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you (or anyone) taken CLEP tears? Can be fee waiver for military... and (use myself as an example), I was awarded 2 years of undergrad credits. CPT Robert Boshears Sat, 10 Nov 2018 17:45:00 -0500 2018-11-10T17:45:00-05:00 2015-02-22T04:23:24-05:00