Better Crank It Up, Boss

Originally posted by mffjm8509

3) Do away with the current rank structure and adobt a GS level that promotes those worthy of leadership responsiblity at the unit level, and removes it from DA. This way company, battalion, and group commander could select the best qualified men to be in charge. Everyone else could perform thier function, and remain there if they so choose. This way, no more punching tickets to get promoted.....Commanders could select those who can perform today. A former Battalion Commander of mine wrote a paper at the War College with a similar suggestion for Jr commanders. I think this concept would be well adopted to all on the team.

Why not just get rid of the "up or out" policy for all of the Army? It doesn't do anybody any good... not SF, not Infantry... nobody.

[mffjm8509]

Originally posted by Greenhat
Why not just get rid of the "up or out" policy for all of the Army? It doesn't do anybody any good... not SF, not Infantry... nobody.

Hmm,

As I look around my group I can see guys that should not be representative of Special Forces. So, I dont think "up or out" is the way I'd look at it.....at some level, someone needs to be looking out for the force.

I do belive that SOME individuals could perform at thier current level within group, (myself included) without further promotion and continue to be an asset to the force. However, at some level there MUST be a monitor that looks objectivly at perfomance to determine if individuals continue to contribute to the operational groups, or if they are better served in another capacity, or even retired.

...I stilll belive that Group, Battalion, anc Company Commanders should be empowered with the ability to determine who shows leadership potential (unlike all Infantry CSMs, which sat on the last MSG board). and select those individuals for promotion to the next level......Who is better to evaluate and reward performance?

we do it for Warrant Officers, why not for Team Sergeants & Sergeants Major?

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I have heard these same ideas and arguements since Sep. '64. The old ASA controlled their promotions.

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