Why is it that an NCO who fast tracked is now being hurt by the Army's STEP program?

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:52:55 -0500

Why is it that after I was promoted, prior to the Army's implementation of the STEP program, it was easy to go to the NCOES schools, but now, after being an SSG for almost 18 months, I am continuously told by NCOES, that I have to wait for others to go through ALC?

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Jan 30 at 2017 12:57 PM

SGM Erik Marquez — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:57:33 -0500

Its a simple reason of priority.

Have you read the message that stats you have a lower priority then others in a different group?
Do you have the message? post it or post a link...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2017 1:21 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 13:21:30 -0500

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member I would suggest that you check with your S3 to see if there are any reserve component courses nearby that you could attend if you cannot get a slot here at Huachuca.

Response by SFC Thomas Butler made Jan 30 at 2017 5:43 PM

SFC Thomas Butler — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:43:00 -0500

It's NCOPDS now.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2017 6:30 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:30:25 -0500

I faced this frustration Guard side as well. I completed my NCOES on or ahead of schedule from the time I enlisted. I took it seriously. So every other joker that put it off as long as possible, was now in front of me, because they "needed" it once STEP was implemented. Life isn't always fair. Now I'm Air Guard, and won't be eligible for promotion for a few years, so it doesn't matter anyway.