Do you know the SFC whose packet for MSG had a photo of the SFC wearing SSG chevrons? Do you know his/her 1SG or CSM? (Army Times 06.01.15)

2015-05-28T16:06:18-04:00

Does Soldiers need more training in attention to detail? Deficiencies like this are a sordid reflection on the "Best trained Army ever with multiple, experienced Soldiers and NCOs"

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made May 28 at 2015 4:21 PM

2015-05-28T16:21:35-04:00

You can be stupid, but don't be stupid at critical times.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2015 4:24 PM

2015-05-28T16:24:17-04:00

I know I am not one to talk necessarily, CSM, since my profile picture is by no stretch recent. However, due to mission requirements, a DA Photo has not been at the top of my priority list. Once I return from Afghanistan, it will be though.

However, to answer your question, no. Soldiers do not require attention to detail training. Those who choose to not present themselves as their best should simply not get selected for promotions or anything that is rewarding in nature. That is their own fault for neglecting to take care of that which should be.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2015 4:58 PM

2015-05-28T16:58:44-04:00

Personally I feel this is an individual responsiblity for it is your own career if you dont do it correct and with pride well then dont be mad if not selected. With that said though I have known 2 Soldiers that have been picked up in past years for MSG that still had SSG on there DA photo but yet the AAR comments stated this was a reason for not being picked up so it makes me wonder if this is true to what is put in the AAR comments. But again to me it is not worth the risk for my career.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made May 28 at 2015 5:19 PM

2015-05-28T17:19:01-04:00

Did the unit's 1SG and SGM/CSM not review the package first? Ultimately, it is on the individual, and it could be a case of Sr Ldrs letting the person hang themselves.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2015 8:36 PM

2015-05-28T20:36:19-04:00

Well, not updating , at a minimum, gives the board a reason (or excuse) to pass one over.

Ultimately. the one who wants a promotion has the responsibility to present himself/herself in the best way possible.

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made May 28 at 2015 8:43 PM

2015-05-28T20:43:11-04:00

Non-issue...what got you to SFC won't necessarily get you to MSG/SGM.

Response by SSgt Anne Moor-Lane made May 28 at 2015 8:59 PM

2015-05-28T20:59:25-04:00

A2D is a discipline. Having discipline requires personal discipline, Personal core values & personal core principles. If we all have each others' back's [allegedly], such chevron instances wouldn't happen. The USAF & USA both emphasized to our BN "check yourself, check your buddy, check yourself, check your buddy." I pity the fool who stops teaching this basic principle & I pity the fool who doesn't receive this principle ergo doesn't carry A2D through their military service in practice. ///ACL\\\