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Hello all,
So as many of us know, 25B is overstrength. And when I say overstrength, I mean 300+ promotables waiting for points to drop. I am a CPL, with 5 1/2 years TIS. Points are almost always maxed and I am running out of progression room. I have gotten three certifications (CCNA, Net+ and Sec+.) and over 50 semester hours towards my Bachelors. I have held SSG positions in two units due to my zeal and capacity. However, I cannot get close to promotion. And it's BS. I will be due up for re-assignment soon and my branch manager is an asshole ( personal vendetta against him literally.) I will most likely get moved to another operator slot on a piece of equipment, further wasting my progression time. I need help. WHCA is out of reach due to my credit(Thanks Mom). The only option I have is 25D it seems like but looking at the requirements, not very plausible. Someone help! I am wasting away. Thanks
So as many of us know, 25B is overstrength. And when I say overstrength, I mean 300+ promotables waiting for points to drop. I am a CPL, with 5 1/2 years TIS. Points are almost always maxed and I am running out of progression room. I have gotten three certifications (CCNA, Net+ and Sec+.) and over 50 semester hours towards my Bachelors. I have held SSG positions in two units due to my zeal and capacity. However, I cannot get close to promotion. And it's BS. I will be due up for re-assignment soon and my branch manager is an asshole ( personal vendetta against him literally.) I will most likely get moved to another operator slot on a piece of equipment, further wasting my progression time. I need help. WHCA is out of reach due to my credit(Thanks Mom). The only option I have is 25D it seems like but looking at the requirements, not very plausible. Someone help! I am wasting away. Thanks
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First, let's address your unprofessionalism, CPL (Join to see)...why would an junior NCO call out their Senior NCO 25B1 Assignment Manager/NCOPD NCO in a public forum? It's very hard to want to help someone that displays such disrespect.
Second, how many points do you have and why "wait for points to drop"? Why not go after them? You really need to look in the mirror; your posts blames too many people but yourself.
Lastly, not sure if this unit (or the Army, for that matter) is a good fit for an unprofessional NCO, but you should check out/apply for assignment at the Army Cyber Protection Brigade.
"The Cyber Protection brigade, comprised of its headquarters and 20 Cyber Protection Teams of approximately 39 civilian and military personnel each, will conduct defense cyberspace ops in support of joint and Service missions."
Second, how many points do you have and why "wait for points to drop"? Why not go after them? You really need to look in the mirror; your posts blames too many people but yourself.
Lastly, not sure if this unit (or the Army, for that matter) is a good fit for an unprofessional NCO, but you should check out/apply for assignment at the Army Cyber Protection Brigade.
"The Cyber Protection brigade, comprised of its headquarters and 20 Cyber Protection Teams of approximately 39 civilian and military personnel each, will conduct defense cyberspace ops in support of joint and Service missions."
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CMSgt James Nolan
SGM Matthew Quick I agree with you and the others who chimed in with "bad juju to call your seniors names, and worse to mention that you have a personal vendetta against them...just tends to not work in your favor.
Eventually, everyone hits a wall in their career. Sometimes you have to accept that there are walls, and look at the options out there.
Eventually, everyone hits a wall in their career. Sometimes you have to accept that there are walls, and look at the options out there.
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CPL (Join to see)
Roger SGM. Tracking. Will not repeat. For the record, said assignment manager is in fact a civilian. The same civlian who had the capability to assign me to 101st ( right next to home) on my way out of two years in Korea, while my mother was terribly ill, instead assigned me to an overstrength unit ultimately depriving of the last two years of my mothers life, knowing full well of my family situation. . It's the Army I get it, no choice. We all make sacrifices. Had it been for a legit reason, and a dutiful assignment, I wouldn't be prone to saying what I said. I do not retract my statement.
650-798 points is a ridiculous requirement for the grade. It's a wall that is too high thanks to the war. I will let another "professional take my slot, seeing as how this post has dictated I am unfit for the Army. Thanks all for the reply. Appreciated.
650-798 points is a ridiculous requirement for the grade. It's a wall that is too high thanks to the war. I will let another "professional take my slot, seeing as how this post has dictated I am unfit for the Army. Thanks all for the reply. Appreciated.
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SGM Matthew Quick
Sorry to read of the loss of your mother, CPL (Join to see), never easy loosing a parent.
The Army has a Compassionate Assignment Branch that handles requests for terminally-ill family members....hopefully someone guided you to that route.
You may consider the Army's reserve components as they may get you into a slot for immediate promotion. See your servicing Reserve Component Career Counselor for program specifics.
The Army has a Compassionate Assignment Branch that handles requests for terminally-ill family members....hopefully someone guided you to that route.
You may consider the Army's reserve components as they may get you into a slot for immediate promotion. See your servicing Reserve Component Career Counselor for program specifics.
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Hi CPL (Join to see) -- thanks for starting this thread. I am going to tag a highly competent RallyPoint member on this matter, as he has helped countless others with issues of this nature. His name is SGM Matthew Quick and we'll see if he has advice to impart on you here. Best of luck and keep us posted!
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CPL (Join to see)
Ok, you opened the door for assistance, and criticism at the same time....
First, you are unhappy with your leadership, so change your latitude. The Army is a big place, with lots of opportunities, seize them.
Let me relate a story for you: Long time ago, I was stagnant in my career. No promotions in sight, field frozen...same old story. Options existed, but I did not like them, so I got out. I made my own career path, and then came back to the military to finish what I had started. Nearly 30 years later, am happy and still serving-different service, and Guard vs Active Duty, but still serving and loving it. You need to ask yourself where do you see yourself in 10 years-and take action.
My point is this: Look at your options, and do not be afraid to take a chance at doing something that you want to do. Work/Career is a hell of a lot easier when you like what you are doing. Bottom line is this, if you stay where you are, you will get more of what you have. Sounds to me as if you are putting yourself out there as a motivated hard charger that is hitting the wall and is venting his frustrations (this is the criticism part) completely inappropriately in a public forum, which will do you no good. So, let us assume that you are "all that". Take a chance and follow whatever dream you have to chase the career option that you think will give you the most opportunity at doing what you want. You will not be happy if you are unhappy at work.
If you put your efforts forward, and meet opposition, keep putting those efforts forward and chasing what you want-may involve changing MOS, duty station, service, whatever. Chase what is good for you.
Good luck to you.
Ok, you opened the door for assistance, and criticism at the same time....
First, you are unhappy with your leadership, so change your latitude. The Army is a big place, with lots of opportunities, seize them.
Let me relate a story for you: Long time ago, I was stagnant in my career. No promotions in sight, field frozen...same old story. Options existed, but I did not like them, so I got out. I made my own career path, and then came back to the military to finish what I had started. Nearly 30 years later, am happy and still serving-different service, and Guard vs Active Duty, but still serving and loving it. You need to ask yourself where do you see yourself in 10 years-and take action.
My point is this: Look at your options, and do not be afraid to take a chance at doing something that you want to do. Work/Career is a hell of a lot easier when you like what you are doing. Bottom line is this, if you stay where you are, you will get more of what you have. Sounds to me as if you are putting yourself out there as a motivated hard charger that is hitting the wall and is venting his frustrations (this is the criticism part) completely inappropriately in a public forum, which will do you no good. So, let us assume that you are "all that". Take a chance and follow whatever dream you have to chase the career option that you think will give you the most opportunity at doing what you want. You will not be happy if you are unhappy at work.
If you put your efforts forward, and meet opposition, keep putting those efforts forward and chasing what you want-may involve changing MOS, duty station, service, whatever. Chase what is good for you.
Good luck to you.
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