Posted on Dec 7, 2014
Some people of different background cannot move up because of discrimination. Why is there so much politics in the Military?
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Your statement SSG (Join to see) indicates an acceptance of discrimination - I can't give you a blank check towards accepting that statement, I aint buying it.
Many times Soldiers that are in the "held back" category refuse to identify their own shortcomings, refuse to accept responsibility for weaknesses in training/education and often times lack the motivation to make themselves competitive amongst their peers. Does the Soldier often have a profile during field training exercises, when PT tests and ranges are scheduled? Is this the Soldier that gets sent to every military school just to get rid of them since they cannot get along with any of their peers? This is not always the case, but often times it is.
There is no policy out there that holds back people based on any ethnic, religious, racial or gender basis.
With that stated, I am sure there are some leaders with such bias towards an individual or group of people which is in line with your original post, when discrimination comes into play there are programs available to address it.
If you know someone in that situation, I'd recommend you asking them to share their training statuses with you, share their monthly/quarterly counseling with you and ensure that they are fulfilling their part and not just so quick to call themselves a victim.
Many times Soldiers that are in the "held back" category refuse to identify their own shortcomings, refuse to accept responsibility for weaknesses in training/education and often times lack the motivation to make themselves competitive amongst their peers. Does the Soldier often have a profile during field training exercises, when PT tests and ranges are scheduled? Is this the Soldier that gets sent to every military school just to get rid of them since they cannot get along with any of their peers? This is not always the case, but often times it is.
There is no policy out there that holds back people based on any ethnic, religious, racial or gender basis.
With that stated, I am sure there are some leaders with such bias towards an individual or group of people which is in line with your original post, when discrimination comes into play there are programs available to address it.
If you know someone in that situation, I'd recommend you asking them to share their training statuses with you, share their monthly/quarterly counseling with you and ensure that they are fulfilling their part and not just so quick to call themselves a victim.
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Well said CSM Uhlig. A lot of Soldiers do fail to recognize their own shortcomings. Those who do not realize it always think they're being picked on when they find themselves not meeting the standards.
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Some people need to better frame their questions with more detail and evidence. "Controversial statement. Logically leaping controversial conclusion?" Is not enough for a proper conversation.
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We shouldn't have politics or discrimination in the military, SSG (Join to see). Unfortunately, we do. I think everyone has to keep in mind - whether in the military, in business, or in life - "moving up" is very much about the relationships you build. Being polite and professional in your relationships usually endears you to those who make decisions about promotion.
Certainly there are exceptions to this perspective, but more often than not, it's your relationships with those around you that have the most impact.
Certainly there are exceptions to this perspective, but more often than not, it's your relationships with those around you that have the most impact.
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Sir, I think you bring up a great point about perception and perspective. It can genuinely have an impact on opportunities that may present themselves.
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