Should a SSG(P) stay in a Platoon Sergeant position when there are several SFCs within in the unit who are in need of KD time?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 03:51:39 -0500

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Feb 22 at 2019 11:27 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 11:27:08 -0500

It is up to the Commander- just because someone has the rank does not mean that they have the qualifications nor the best choice.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2019 6:04 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 18:04:56 -0500

If the Commander is keeping the SSG(P) in place and not putting the SFCs there, hmmm....

Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Feb 23 at 2019 6:35 PM

SSG Robert Perrotto — Sat, 23 Feb 2019 18:35:47 -0500

Up to the Commander - a few times a SSG was PSG while 3 or 4 SFC's were relegated to the 3 shop, I myself was PSG chosen over 3 SFC's - as someone said - they can hold the rank, but for reasons deemed by the command, are not suitable to run a Platoon.

Response by SSG Julian Nicholson made Mar 13 at 2019 8:52 PM

SSG Julian Nicholson — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 20:52:39 -0400

Unfortunately we’ve all encountered those who have been promoted beyond their actual capabilities. The Commanders, CSM and 1SG know who is best to fill Platoon Sergeant positions and are not concerned with hurt feelings.