Should Professional Military Organizations be considered for NCOER's

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 21:33:52 -0500

This question has come up with current rounds for the QRB (Quality Retention Boards)

Response by SFC James Baber made Feb 18 at 2014 11:19 PM

SFC James Baber — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:19:37 -0500

No, they have no bearing on the professionalism of the NCO or their ability to do their jobs.

Response by CW5 Sam R. Baker made Sep 15 at 2014 3:56 PM

CW5 Sam R. Baker — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:56:32 -0400

This topic has very little response, hence interest in it, but I do value it because let me go back prior to 2001 and 1997 when the force was being cut. My battalion commander assessed not only the officer, but their participation in unit, command and professional organizations. It was recorded by the adjutant and accompanied the OER to the LTC's desk for the rating. The MANDATORY ones to be considered for a top block were the Officers Club Membership, AUSA, AAAA, cup and flower fund and air assault school.

If you were unwilling to support the command and its goals and functions, then you did not warrant an above and beyond rating. I would profess that something along these lines will seep back into the ranks of all report cards.

Is not the current goal for all services to be a part of the Profession of Arms, hence a professional network of organizations to support the profession?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 15 at 2014 5:05 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:05:25 -0400

If SMs are actively involved in these professional organizations I think it should be included on evaluations. I would rather have a S.A.M.E. (Society of American Military Engineers) bullets then the normal fillers you see all too often.