Can my unit stop me from going to BLC if I got an email from ATTRS about me having a date?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:14:48 -0400

I got my P status in August. In September I took it upon myself to gather my BLC packet. I had my E6 approval and I emailed it to "top" our acting 1SG who is an e-6 that is known for messing around with multiple soldiers. When he gets my packet, he says he isn't signing it. ( i know its because of personal stuff, that man doesn't want to see me progress before his little spc girl at work I'm not even kidding about this. ) His excuse was "im not ready" ...

I told my e6, understood. Can you have him put that in a counseling as to why I am being denied the opportunity to walk on. Id like to have paper trail. The first thing top said was I don't owe her no counseling. So I used the open door policy, I had two E6 there with me vouching for me. It didn't work but top and the commander told me they would like to see more of me. & that they would re consider in a month. So my NCO goes ahead and writes me my plan of action for the next 30 days and we added me leading PRT, teaching some classes to the company and what not. The next month I got counseled again, and my NCO said I have met and exceeded all the expectations and he fully recommends me for BLC. So as I am trying to turn in my packet AGAIN my 1sg says I was put on a tdy mission for the month of OCT, so I ended up not attending for the month of OCT.

now here is the thing. I just got an email last week saying I was hard slotted for BLC. I am the only promotable in the company out of 6 promotables who has met the cut off score. I have a hard slot for November. only thing is that in November we have some job training before we deploy in early 2021, (not ntc, not jrtc, nothing like that) that they want people to be present at. How can I make sure that I don't get screwed over this time. Im upset because favoritism is getting in the way of my progression. Ive done nothing wrong to these people who are trying to stop my growth & I've walked a straight line to get to where I am today. If my old REAL 1SG would be herd I know I would have his full support. but this person who's acting top, he is a very problematic / toxic person who lacks integrity of his own and is trying his hardest to stop my career progression because of his personal issues.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2021 12:27 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:27:24 -0400

Does anyone else in the unit experience this toxicity from the 1SG or only you? I'm asking this because chances are your EOL/A and IG would ask the same question. Regardless, if you feel you have valid concerns that need to be addressed, then hit up the previous aforementioned offices. Also, if you have a hard seat confirmed reservation for a BLC seat, you're going to BLC. Unless that seat gets cancelled.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2021 1:56 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 01:56:05 -0400

Your 1SG doesn't have any ability to stop you from attending BLC. If your Command fails to get you to BLC when you are supposed to report, it goes directly to your CG and Division CSM and your CSM will be required to explain how they failed. It requires a signature from your CG to excuse you from BLC as well

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Oct 11 at 2021 6:43 AM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:43:07 -0400

Request open door with the Battalion CSM and Commander. Have any proof of communication with the 1SG and Commander.

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 11 at 2021 11:24 AM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:24:45 -0400

What does your CO say?

Response by SFC Kelly Fuerhoff made Oct 12 at 2021 4:31 PM

SFC Kelly Fuerhoff — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 16:31:25 -0400

SFC Boyd gave pretty solid advice - you need to take this higher up to your BN CSM. I would bet that he/she will straighten out your interim 1SG.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2021 4:05 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 04:05:10 -0400

I am tracking there is no longer walk ons for any PME School. HRC Schools branch follows the step program and will slot all Soldiers accordingly, so don't get all bent out of shape about a walk-on packet. At this point you need to talk to your BN Schools NCO to see what documents you will need for BLC, your packet should be about due at this point. Speak with your Commander ASAP let him know what is going on and what BLC documents you need signed. If your Commander does not support you and fix your acting 1SG then request to speak to your CSM. Always give your Chain of Command the opportunity to fix issues at the the lowest lever before going higher.

Response by SSG Brian Carpeneter made Jan 8 at 2022 4:11 AM

SSG Brian Carpeneter — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 04:11:40 -0500

Use your COC...go above and beyond I'm sure you have a CSM and as it is their job to ensure troops to school that would be my next stop! Good luck and drive on you've got the right attitude from what is written here to be a good leader.