What are good examples of broadening assignments to advise to your troops, to further their careers?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:52:59 -0400

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2015 4:53 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:53:58 -0400

Recruiting seems the classic example.

Response by SGT Nia Chiaraluce made Apr 24 at 2015 4:57 PM

SGT Nia Chiaraluce — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:57:56 -0400

Being in the signal community, many of my soldiers realize quickly that if they certify in networking or security starting salaries on the outside are very alluring. So, I try and give them the perspective of working hand and hand with civilians in our field. This makes them more versatile as NCOs and it also sets them up for success if they want to try for one of the cyber warfare MOS assignments. Versatility is key in today's Army.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Apr 24 at 2015 4:59 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:59:38 -0400

If they're in a "shop" role, try to get them into a more leadership type role (like the Drill Field). If they're administrative, get them into "sales" (recruiting). Basically, get them out of their comfort zone. Something different than what they are used to. Someone at HHQ needs to know how lower echelons works, and vice versa.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2015 5:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:01:09 -0400

Have them become ait instructors. The incoming soldiers need the best NCOs available to teach them their skillcraft.

Response by SGT Nia Chiaraluce made Apr 24 at 2015 5:22 PM

SGT Nia Chiaraluce — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 17:22:43 -0400

I hit ignore by mistake.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2015 3:10 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 03:10:00 -0400

Consider assignments that can provide multiple, simultaneous benefits. For instance, professionally, serving at a Combat Training Center (JRTC/NTC/CMTC) is a great professional experience for both officers and NCOs, but they are not excessively demanding on time as one would find with being a Drill Sergeant or Ranger Instructor. This extra time would allow the leader to purse education -- maybe finish a Bachelor's Degree or earn a Masters Degree. If they are efficient and are good at time management, they will also have time for persona (family) pursuits, something that is never bad when we are away from the tactical Army.

Another path would be to serve above the tactical level -- pursue a job at a Service Component Command (5th Army, 3rd Army, USAPAC etc) in order to see how other levels of defense and the government work. Many of these headquarters (or if the jobs are available, combatant commands) are in locales where many in the tactical disciplines will never be assigned, and there is a learning and exposure that will definitely broaden the professional soldier.

Compare what is available -- ROTC, Recruiting also may offer the opportunities to purse secondary pursuits as well, while being a Drill Instructor remains one of the best paths for promotion in DA selected boards, especially for combat arms -- and choose the opportunity that offers the most "bang for the buck". But take advantage of the opportunity of the only thing that is "broadened" are your skills at procrastination and being lazy!

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 21 at 2016 10:07 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 22:07:44 -0500

Defense Attaché Service. It is a joint environment where you serve in U.S. Embassy's around the world.

http://www.dia.mil/Careers/Military.aspx

Military

The Army Attaché Management Division represents the U.S. Army in selecting highly-qualified Regular Army personnel for assignment within the Defense Attaché System. Army Attaché personnel serve around the world in United States Embassies within a Defense Attaché Office (DAO). The DAO represents the Department of Defense to the host-nation government and military, assists and advises the U.S. Ambassador on military matters, and coordinates...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 29 at 2016 12:01 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:01:20 -0500

Drill Sergeant will always be on the top of the list.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 7 at 2020 9:24 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 21:24:51 -0500

I would say go to NATO if you are looking for joint operations. Also, any one of those special assignments that require you to be selected for. Does your MOS offer Training With Industry?

I would also agree with posts above in reference to NCOA positions, and AIT platoon SGT's/Instructors.