In a Aviation Battalion what is a better career progression job PLT. SGT. or QCNCOIC?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:36:53 -0500

I know a lot of the time you don't get to pick the role you are given but which is better to advance my career, I would rather be a PLT. SGT. as it would put me back in with the soldiers.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 12 at 2014 9:54 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:54:25 -0500

I would say both are good but I would employ a 1/3, 2/3 rule. 2/3s of your job should be green tabbing it and the other technical. You need a good balance to remain diverse. However, even though you are in QC and think you have limited leadership opportunities I challenge you with this. Seek out duties that will set you apart from your peers. For example, run ranges, lead NCOPDs, develop tools to help other leaders (standardized leader book), SHARP, EO, Battalion UPL, win a NCO of the Year Competition. As a Staff NCO I had to get creative throughout my career. Doing those things help a lot and when it was time to be in charge of 20, 30, 176, and now 400+ Soldiers I was prepared.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2015 5:59 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 17:59:53 -0500

Plt. Sgt. would get you where you want to go.