Due to the Army's downsizing, is it still possible to be "high-speed" and fast track through the enlisted NCO ranks?

2015-05-10T11:36:01-04:00

Obviously it's going to be a lot of hardwork, being square away, and pt. Does it get to a point where it's about "who you know" rather than "what you know".

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made May 10 at 2015 11:42 AM

2015-05-10T11:42:46-04:00

One thing about "who you know". Yes, who you know does play a part of career advancement, but it's more about the reputation you develop. If you are known as a hard worker and a competent Soldier, people will know. And at senior and nominative levels, believe me, people will ask their buddies about you before they take you on to their team.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2015 12:27 PM

2015-05-10T12:27:27-04:00

It absolutely is. Pay attention, do what's right, better yourself and contribute to the organization's overall end state. It will all pay off.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2015 12:34 PM

2015-05-10T12:34:56-04:00

I'm assuming that you're intel since your location says Ft. Huachuca. In the Intel world, you pretty much get promoted when you hit TIS and TIG. As long as you don't screw up, you'll move up very quickly.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made May 10 at 2015 4:11 PM

2015-05-10T16:11:24-04:00

Garrison " Fuck Fuck" Games.
Will wonders never cease!

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 10 at 2015 11:19 PM

2015-05-10T23:19:51-04:00

I think you can always get promoted if you do your very best.