RECORDS REVIEW: FY14 SGM BOARD

SGM Matthew Quick — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 13:11:00 -0500

For those interested, I am available to review active Army MSG/1SG records for the upcoming FY14 AC SGM board (convenes 3 June) during the month of March.

Note: Ensure you've completed SSD-4 (required for promotion consideration).

If you are interested in getting your records reviewed, email the following documents to [login to see] :

- DA Photo
- ERB
- Last 3 NCOERs

I will provide feedback (normally by the weekend), even if everything is 'perfect'.

Related MILPER Messages:
FY14 AC SGM Board Announcement - https://www.hrc.army.mil/milper/14-023
Amended FY14 AC SGM Board Announcement - https://www.hrc.army.mil/milper/14-038

BACKGROUND:
I have over 10 years experience as a Human Resources Specialist (PMOS 42A) and another 10 years experience as an Army Career Counselor (PMOS 79S). I've reviewed ERBs/records on a near-daily basis.

Why do I think I'm qualified to review records?
I was (and still am) thoroughly mentored and I was (and am still) provided with an abundance of career guidance through many sources and I was selected in my first year of eligibility (secondary zone) for SFC, MSG and SGM (not blowing my own horn and I'm not saying I'm even remotely better than anyone else). I was also fortunate enough to review records for the past 10 years for Soldiers considering different career options and NCOs being considered for promotion.

How do I have the time?
I am currently attending the US Army Sergeants Major Academy during the day and have taken a hiatus from college classes (I have 10+ years to complete my master's degree)...instead of wasting my time 'hanging out', I'll continue to provide counsel and mentorship to our Soldiers/NCOs. It will also keep my mind sharp for my next assignment after the Sergeants Major Academy.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2014 1:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 13:21:29 -0500

What about Staff Sergeants wanting to be ready for Sergeant First Class? Can you help out with that too? You are doing great things for the Army!

Response by MSG William Cunningham made Mar 3 at 2014 3:09 PM

MSG William Cunningham — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:09:07 -0500

Here's my question: Why is this assistance usually offered (not you MSG Quick, just in general) right before a board is going to convene? Or why do NCOs seek this out right before a board? I want somebody to look at my stuff now.......long before I'm eligible to be looked at for MSG and\or SGM. Those outside my immediate area of influence look at things differently and can identify areas of weakness and COA to improve in time for the NCO to possibly make a needed change. I truly applaud your efforts and think more should offer the "look". I would (and plan on) ask more than a year out. JMO

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2014 11:51 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 23:51:40 -0500

I might take you up on that. Conveniently, you are just a tad bit down the road from me.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 10 at 2015 9:27 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:27:45 -0500

SGM Quick what forum are you reviewing records. Where can I send it to you? Thanks.

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SFC Dawson