Is it bad to want to wear the rank to match the responsibilities that I take on?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 May 2016 20:43:11 -0400

Don't get me wrong I know I have to earn every rank while I am in the Military. I work hard and I give me all, but in my MOS's I feel like the promotion to an NCO is way beyond my each. However, when something needs to be solved, management comes to me. When a soldier is need of help, they come to me for the help. I find myself, doing all the things my NCOs have done for me, for other soldiers

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2016 8:52 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 May 2016 20:52:52 -0400

Wait till you get more rank and then the fun really begins.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2016 9:02 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 May 2016 21:02:18 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member No, it is not bad to want rank that you think you have earned. Do not slack off. Keep being the go to person. Hopefully, you will eventually gain the rank to go with the responsibilities that you accept. Best of luck!

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 18 at 2016 9:07 PM

SSG Roger Ayscue — Wed, 18 May 2016 21:07:14 -0400

No, that is not wrong, that is desire to move up

Response by SFC Shane Funkhouser made May 18 at 2016 9:18 PM

SFC Shane Funkhouser — Wed, 18 May 2016 21:18:57 -0400

It's not bad in and of itself. We all want the rank that goes with the positions we have filled and the responsibilities we have shouldered. The truth though is we are all at some point or another in our career going to be filling slots that should be filled by someone two or more ranks above us. We are all going to deal with lazy NCO's or Officers and have to do our job plus theirs. It's unfortunate but that's life in or out of the military. As an E-5 I was pulling the duty of an E-6 not that we were short they were just lazy. As an E-6 I was often the acting plt. Sgt. And as an E-7 I deployed as an acting first sergeant. Would have loved to have held the rank I was working in, unfortunately because of deployments and stateside mobilizations I could never get the schools in I needed for promotion. Your not the only one who will go through this just keep pushing through and you will get there. In the meantime take satisfaction in knowing your doing what's right and in the process you are helping your fellow soldiers I am sure they appreciate your efforts even if nobody else does.

Response by SGT Rick Ash made May 18 at 2016 9:19 PM

SGT Rick Ash — Wed, 18 May 2016 21:19:05 -0400

No, not wrong to want it but you can't pin it on yourself legitimately. I see the SPC(P) and never know what that means. Does is stand for Pending? Are you still an E-3? If you are doing everything you say, all you need is T.I.S. and T.I.G.. Good luck!

Response by SMSgt David Zobel made May 18 at 2016 10:00 PM

SMSgt David Zobel — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:00:08 -0400

Young enlisted members are often called upon to punch above their weight class. Unique gifts for problem solving and leadership are far to rare and valuable to lie in wait for formal promotion cycles & time in grade constraints. You do the things asked of you because that's your calling. The rest will catch up.

Response by SSG Keith Evans made May 18 at 2016 10:06 PM

SSG Keith Evans — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:06:24 -0400

It's not wrong to be ambitious. As long as the purpose of your ambition includes taking care of those around you and improving the organization, you're on the right track. Do what you can to make points (schools, apft, etc...), continue to work hard, and keep taking care of those around you... the promotion will catch up to your work ethic. Best wishes!

Response by SGT Laura Delgadillo made May 18 at 2016 10:57 PM

SGT Laura Delgadillo — Wed, 18 May 2016 22:57:44 -0400

I see by your profile that you are a 68K. This month your points were at 568. VERY reachable, especially with your TIS. Just get on top of PT, correspondence courses, and weapons qual. Just be happy your points are at a "low" when at 654 like 25B. You are very capable of reaching E5 soon, and E6 shortly after, just keep your head up and work for those points.

Response by LTC Joseph Gross made May 18 at 2016 11:17 PM

LTC Joseph Gross — Wed, 18 May 2016 23:17:33 -0400

It is always tough doing a job above your rank especially when you see those holding the rank not living up to the standard. There is nothing wrong with wanting what you deserve. Be sure that your superiors take note that you are working above your pay grade and doing a great job!

Response by Capt Michael Greene made May 19 at 2016 12:58 AM

Capt Michael Greene — Thu, 19 May 2016 00:58:52 -0400

Document your good deeds. One day, when somebody is tasked with evaluating you--and it might be someone who doesn't know you at all--you can lay your documentation on them, to assist them in evaluating you. Several times, I have simply been told to write my own evaluation or recommendation.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2016 6:37 AM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 May 2016 06:37:57 -0400

In each rank, it is expected that you will demonstrate potential for the next rank. The added responsibility is par for the course. It means that you will get the rank you need, only in your service's timing.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made May 19 at 2016 7:15 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 May 2016 07:15:13 -0400

With the drawdown, we have pushed more and more responsibility to lower levels.

It sounds like you are excelling at your MOS and your duties, that's great. That should be the standard. Keep it up and you will rewarded

Response by MGySgt James Forward made May 19 at 2016 9:27 AM

MGySgt James Forward — Thu, 19 May 2016 09:27:06 -0400

Absolutely not! It's a great thing when other members of your unit CHOOSE to go to you instead of someone higher up in the chain of command. They trust and value your advice. When evaluation time rolls around I would remind my superiors that you have in fact been counseling your fellow soldiers: I would only hope your immediate superiors already know what you are doing. Recommend that you keep a log book detailing dates and whom you counseled/assisted. Do not keep of record of what you discussed, that should be kept as privileged information between you and your fellow soldiers. Do not despair, good things come to those who wait. Semper Fi!

Response by SSG Leo Bell made May 19 at 2016 11:41 AM

SSG Leo Bell — Thu, 19 May 2016 11:41:21 -0400

That's a good thing there coming to you, that's grooming you for leadership. Remember each day you learn something new from your daily experience. Just hold on and you will get your rank. You already have the respect.

Response by MSgt John McGowan made May 19 at 2016 12:11 PM

MSgt John McGowan — Thu, 19 May 2016 12:11:54 -0400

SPC. It's not a bad thing. Looks to me like you are well respected and have the knowledge to back it up. If you stay on this path you will grow and the promotions will come. I would say keep up the good work and good luck on the promotions.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made May 19 at 2016 12:16 PM

CPT Joseph K Murdock — Thu, 19 May 2016 12:16:00 -0400

Then there is no doubt you are a leader :)

Response by MSgt Zachary Wiederstein made May 31 at 2016 11:33 PM

MSgt Zachary Wiederstein — Tue, 31 May 2016 23:33:14 -0400

It's not bad to want the rank. It's more important to take care of your people. If you do that it won't matter what rank you are you'll get the respect you deserve.