Featured in ncosBYTim KirkpatrickFeb 14, 2023Share7 things NCOs have done but will never admitWe all secretly know that non-commissioned officers are the ones who really run the military and command the grunt work. The military has its fair share of good NCOs and bad ones, but you don’t have to be a bad one to occasionally bend … BYTim KirkpatrickFeb 14, 2023ShareBYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020ShareWhy fast-tracking promotions can ultimately hurt the unitPromotions are hard-fought and well-earned by the right troops. After proving themselves to their chain of command, an ambitious troop is rewarded by being placed into a higher rank that’s worthy of their effort. In general, there’s a timeline for… BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020ShareBYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020ShareWhy soldiers probably shouldn’t worry that much when studying for the boardIt’s one of the most nerve-wracking moments for a young specialist or sergeant hoping to move up in the ranks: stepping in front of the promotion board. In preparation, troops feel compelled to study and memorize every last question that the battal… BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020ShareBYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020ShareWhy NCOs should never let their troops buy a car aloneBuying a car in today’s world is a necessity. Even the troops who grew up in a city where they never needed anything more than a subway pass will find themselves needing a set of wheels to call their own. Military installations are way too big and … BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020Share
BYTim KirkpatrickFeb 14, 2023Share7 things NCOs have done but will never admitWe all secretly know that non-commissioned officers are the ones who really run the military and command the grunt work. The military has its fair share of good NCOs and bad ones, but you don’t have to be a bad one to occasionally bend … BYTim KirkpatrickFeb 14, 2023Share
BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020ShareWhy fast-tracking promotions can ultimately hurt the unitPromotions are hard-fought and well-earned by the right troops. After proving themselves to their chain of command, an ambitious troop is rewarded by being placed into a higher rank that’s worthy of their effort. In general, there’s a timeline for… BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020Share
BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020ShareWhy soldiers probably shouldn’t worry that much when studying for the boardIt’s one of the most nerve-wracking moments for a young specialist or sergeant hoping to move up in the ranks: stepping in front of the promotion board. In preparation, troops feel compelled to study and memorize every last question that the battal… BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020Share
BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020ShareWhy NCOs should never let their troops buy a car aloneBuying a car in today’s world is a necessity. Even the troops who grew up in a city where they never needed anything more than a subway pass will find themselves needing a set of wheels to call their own. Military installations are way too big and … BYEric MilzarskiApr 29, 2020Share
