Posted on Oct 24, 2017
What alternative ways would you propose to commission?
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Meant to put this here
I think most enlisted personnel have discussed this before.
A bachelors degree does not always equal leadership. What alternative ways would you propose to becoming a commissioned officer?
I think most enlisted personnel have discussed this before.
A bachelors degree does not always equal leadership. What alternative ways would you propose to becoming a commissioned officer?
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The degree requirements will always be there, but just like in the civilian world, a degree doesn't mean you know anything. The best officers I ever served with were prior enlisted. I wish that could somehow be a requirement, but I know that'll never happen.
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You won't get around the education.
Let's say E7 with 15 years may be eligible for consideration as an alternative. Guess what... A Bachelors is generally a requirement to get that rank.
Let's say E7 with 15 years may be eligible for consideration as an alternative. Guess what... A Bachelors is generally a requirement to get that rank.
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A1C Mathew Wood
Right, I'm not suggesting that the education isn't helpful, important, or a great way of filtering for potential leaders.
I'm just wondering if anyone thinks there should be alternative routes in some cases.
I'm just wondering if anyone thinks there should be alternative routes in some cases.
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A four year degree is just a way to scene candidates. Any sharp and ambitious enlisted Soldier can attain a degree of they wish to become an officer.
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