Do you want to be a PMS?

COL Vincent Stoneking — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:14:06 -0400

MILPER 15-191 just came out (on the 1st), announcing a MAJ/LTC board for duty as a Professor of Military Science at one of 60 schools. Suspense for applications is *** 8 July ***. Open to MAJ/LTC AC or AGR.

My good deed for the day is done. Remind me sometime to share my views of making these slots only open to AC...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2015 3:17 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:17:42 -0400

I read the message. It's only open to select year groups and ILE must be completed.

Bummer...

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2015 3:19 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:19:01 -0400

It sounds like it would be a great opportunity, too bad it's only for MAJ/LTC.

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Jul 6 at 2015 3:22 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:22:46 -0400

COL Vincent Stoneking - My assignment as an ROTC Instructor was one of the best of my career. I enjoyed it immensely and felt like I contributed much to the cadets I taught and mentored.

Many of my former cadets communicated with me for many years following their commissioning and I even had four of them attend my brigade change of command in Korea.

I strongly recommend it.

Response by LTC John Wilson made Jul 6 at 2015 3:30 PM

LTC John Wilson — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:30:10 -0400

Would they bring a MAJ onto AGR?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2015 3:35 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:35:07 -0400

What are your views for making it only AC, sir? As it stands it seems there are very few (actual) broadening assignments for AGR officers.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2015 3:52 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:52:13 -0400

If they took us old crusty Dual Component Officers as day lecturers...sure!

Response by COL Jon Thompson made Jul 6 at 2015 3:53 PM

COL Jon Thompson — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 15:53:07 -0400

Being a PMS can be rewarding but it also challenging. ROTC is not a vacation away from a line unit as there are plenty of weekends and summer camps going on. I am fortunate to work for a good PMS but I do see the challenges he faces. Good luck to those who want the privilege of shaping the Army's future leadership.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2015 4:36 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 16:36:54 -0400

I'd have to say the PMS job is buyer beware, especially when it comes to the AD Option Cadets, the PMS gets to select whether to accept them but doesn't have UCMJ Authority as these Cadets are assigned to the U.S. Army Student Detachment. I was on the alternate list for FY15, and was selected and activated, but declined as I'd been placed into Battalion Command.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 6 at 2015 11:37 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 23:37:42 -0400

I have said it before and will say it again. Based on personal observations, the PMS position is either one for those in transition to better opportunities, or where individuals go when their career is at the end of the line... I went through 3 PMSs during my cadet career. Two were waiting further action to determine the next step / options, whereas one was in a holding pattern until their Command slot opened.

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jul 7 at 2015 1:14 AM

SSG Trevor S. — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 01:14:02 -0400

Since you put it that way, how can I resist?
I actually would enjoy the position, but I would have to change the abbreviation.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 7 at 2015 1:22 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 13:22:47 -0400

Ugh... i am just finding out about this MILPER. Too late now. Hope I get another opportunity.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Jul 7 at 2015 7:59 PM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 19:59:22 -0400

HAHAHAHA I read that as "do you have pms".

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2015 12:38 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:38:41 -0400

I too am interested in your views about PMS being AC only. Please elaborate.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 8 at 2015 12:40 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:40:09 -0400

Yes