SFC Private RallyPoint Member 112107 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What are everyones opinion on soldiers who are non mission capable? Should we retain them in with the unit or release them for discharge?<br /><br />I was doing a staff assistance visit to a unit that had about 200 soldiers in. Going over the roster with the admin nco, a few of the soldiers could not participate in battle drills or transportation because they are unable to wear a kevlar and a few others can not be around weapons. A unit that large with maybe about 10% of the soldiers NMC for that reason. What are everyone&#39;s opinion on what to do? 2014-04-26T14:53:08-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 112107

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What are everyones opinion on soldiers who are non mission capable? Should we retain them in with the unit or release them for discharge?<br /><br />I was doing a staff assistance visit to a unit that had about 200 soldiers in. Going over the roster with the admin nco, a few of the soldiers could not participate in battle drills or transportation because they are unable to wear a kevlar and a few others can not be around weapons. A unit that large with maybe about 10% of the soldiers NMC for that reason. What are everyone&#39;s opinion on what to do?

2014-04-26T14:53:08-04:00 2014-04-26T14:53:08-04:00 MAJ Steve Sheridan 112119

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When you say release, do you mean leave the Army? I would think if things are that bad, then they would be going through a medical board.

2014-04-26T15:08:56-04:00 2014-04-26T15:08:56-04:00 SFC Christopher Perry 112123

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally, in today&#39;s environment I am a bit shocked to hear that anyone who is NMC is not already set for either discharge or reclass. When you consider the number of folks that are being involuntarily separated when the boards convene this year, it simply makes sense.

2014-04-26T15:14:44-04:00 2014-04-26T15:14:44-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 112852

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>SGT Roney,<br /><br />There are plenty of jobs in the Army that Soldiers who are Non Deployable may be able to fill. This is going to be primarily in TDA units, or in my field, some strategic assignments. We can still get the best out of those service members without losing their knowledge and experience as a result of injuries usually sustained as a result of that service.<br /><br />As an example, I know a combat medic, E5, who knows their job and is competent all around as a Soldier and especially as an NCO. However, they sustained injuries to their neck that prevent them from deploying. While that NCO may not be best utilized in say, an Infantry BCT, he would be useful in a TDA assignment at a post hospital, where he won't deploy, but can continue to offer their wealth of knowledge and experience.

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