Congratulations to Staff Sgt hit_it

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » July 9th, 2004, 4:20 pm

Congratulations to Staff Sgt hit_it. You got another stripe I see. That is really great news Staff Sgt. I guess we all are gonna buy you a beer, or is it you gotta buy all us a beer......hahaha! Congratz, enjoy the new stripe SSGT hit_it.

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » July 9th, 2004, 4:42 pm

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » July 9th, 2004, 4:44 pm

oh, you got me for a second, Ranger Steadfast.

this rank is Sergeant First Class (SFC) or Platoon Sergeant. Pay Grade E-7.

one less stripe would be Staff Sergeant. Pay Grade E-6.

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » July 9th, 2004, 4:51 pm

i had to think about where you were coming from for a sec.

when you were active, the rank structure was a little different, Ranger Steadfast.

i had a list of the changes through the years but i can't find it to post.

but the major changes are:

PFC is no longer one stripe. that's PVT (E-2)

Sergeant Major of the Army no longer has 2 stars inside the rank. it is now a coat of arms. he has his own flag now, too. like generals do.

no SP5's or higher any more.

not sure if my rank was Staff Sergeant back then, though i know it was called Staff Sergeant during WWII.

Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » July 9th, 2004, 4:56 pm

So did you get promoted? If so congratulations! Way to Go Bro. You'll be a Master Sgt before you know it.

Steadfast · Post by **Steadfast** » July 9th, 2004, 5:06 pm

hit_it wrote:i had to think about where you were coming from for a sec.

when you were active, the rank structure was a little different, Ranger Steadfast.

i had a list of the changes through the years but i can't find it to post.

but the major changes are:

PFC is no longer one stripe. that's PVT (E-2)

Sergeant Major of the Army no longer has 2 stars inside the rank. it is now a coat of arms. he has his own flag now, too. like generals do.

no SP5's or higher any more.

not sure if my rank was Staff Sergeant back then, though i know it was called Staff Sergeant during WWII.

hahahaha, I really made a mistake. I saw the new Avatar and thought you got a promo. Congratz on your promo hahahaha.

Ahem, (in a loud gruff voice) Carry on SFC hit_it!

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » July 9th, 2004, 5:21 pm

BeadleBug wrote:So did you get promoted? If so congratulations! Way to Go Bro. You'll be a Master Sgt before you know it.

I was promoted to SFC at the beginning of this year, Ranger Beadle.

I'm happy for every stripe i get above SSG because i have a mouth on me.

an old school NCO among a bunch of enlisted politicians, if you will.

Bugsy · Post by **Bugsy** » July 9th, 2004, 5:26 pm

I know exactly what you mean. BTW.... I'm kinda partial to Old School way of life myself.

Roasting · Post by **Roasting** » July 9th, 2004, 7:47 pm

SFC hit_it - I've read that to make it past E-6 one has to do either Drill Sergeant or Recruiter duty. Is that correct? Did you get a choice or does the Army just say "you must be a Recruiter for X amount of time?"

What was your MOS before your current assigment? Sorry if these questions are too intrusive, it just seems you were on a high-speed pace (Bragg/Campbell) before getting "stuck" in recruiting.

hit_it · Post by **hit_it** » July 10th, 2004, 7:41 am

rossi46 wrote:SFC hit_it - I've read that to make it past E-6 one has to do either Drill Sergeant or Recruiter duty. Is that correct? Did you get a choice or does the Army just say "you must be a Recruiter for X amount of time?"

What was your MOS before your current assigment? Sorry if these questions are too intrusive, it just seems you were on a high-speed pace (Bragg/Campbell) before getting "stuck" in recruiting.

To be competitive for any rank above SSG, an NCO should have an assignment such as those. there is another that is in the same arena as well. AC/RC.

I have not known to many people who have not done an assignment like this and not made at least E-7. most make E-8.

we do get drafted for this. i was. i had intended on putting in a packet for Drill Sergeant but got "selected" for recruiting instead.

recruiting is a 3 year assignment, while Drill Sergeant is a 2 year assignment. the consensus being it takes a Recruiter about a year to set up his network and build rapport in his community, while a Drill Sergeant should not be allowed to physically shit on privates too long because it will permanently scar his brain.

my creds are listed in the sticky in this forum.