How do you feel about the new point system coming out for E5 and E6?

SSG VNicia Young — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:01:27 -0400

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 19 at 2015 2:03 PM

SN Greg Wright — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:03:31 -0400

SSG VNicia Young Hello, Specialist! Thanks for posting. It would help me personally if you included more info on the program, because now I'm interested to know. Because my answer is: I don't know anything about it, lol. But would like to.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2015 2:07 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:07:31 -0400

SN Greg Wright I believe this link will help
http://www.armytimes.com/story/military/careers/army/enlisted/2015/08/17/changes-ncos-new-requirements-and-promotion-points/31410931/

Changes for NCOs: New requirements and promotion points

Starting Jan. 1, soldiers must meet new education requirements to get promoted to sergeant and staff sergeant.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2015 2:18 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 14:18:21 -0400

I think that overall, I am in favor of the new point system. In some areas the old system would allow me to obtain points faster, and in others the new system will allow for more points. But putting aside my selfish reasons of wanting to make points for promotion, I've always believed that a more educated force could only benefit our country. This new point system seems to lean toward that idea by rewarding education with more points than before.
Also, I'm not sure how I feel about not having points for combat experience. On the one hand I believe that the experience of being in combat definitely brings something to the table as far as what you look for in a military leader, but on the other hand points were previously awarded for being in country, not specifically for any actions performed.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Aug 19 at 2015 3:55 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 15:55:18 -0400

SSG VNicia Young What's the new system?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2015 2:05 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:05:35 -0400

I love the new system. Because resident courses kill me