According to the TRADOC News Service, Staff Sgt. Timothy E. Sarvis of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Staff Sgt. Melissa C. Solomon of the 108th Training Division, were selected as the 2010 Army Drill Sergeants of the Year.
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The Army Master Sergeant (MSG) promotion results are typically announced in the spring and fall of each year, following the completion of the selection board process. Specific dates can vary, so it's best to check the official Army Human Resources Command website or the Army Personnel Command for the most current information regarding the release of results. Additionally, soldiers can stay updated through their chain of command or by monitoring official Army communications.
About 1918.
There has never been a Sergeant Major General.
The "Seed Drill" was invented by Jethro Tull in 1701
Depending on the individuals MOS (job), necessity for promotion based on the needs of the Army, their personal achievement's, prior positions held and their records it can take anywhere from 15-20 years. Typically promotion to E-9 Sergeant Major is between 14-18 years of service. The higher in rank you go the more competitive it gets because you are competing against thousands of other soldiers for less than 50 E-9 Sergeant Major slots for that year. The number of slots is based on the needs of the Army for that year.
Depending on the individuals MOS (job), necessity for promotion based on the needs of the Army, their personal achievement's, prior positions held and their records it can take anywhere from 15-20 years. Typically promotion to E-9 Sergeant Major is between 14-18 years of service. The higher in rank you go the more competitive it gets because you are competing against thousands of other soldiers for less than 50 E-9 Sergeant Major slots for that year. The number of slots is based on the needs of the Army for that year.
You're at the threshold, as far as cutoff age goes. 42 is the limit. What kind of shape you're in will play a role in this, as well as your general mindset. At 42, how will you feel about taking orders from a Sergeant half your age?
March 1, 1960. Elvis was honorably discharged and held the rank of Sergeant.
Poe enlisted in the Army under a fictitious name at age 18 claimed he was 22 years. After serving for two years and receiving the rank of Sergeant Major for Artillery he ended his five year enlistment early. Poe was dismissed and then enlisted in the West Point Military Academy. However, he was dismissed a year later.
January 1, 2004, high year tenure for Technical Sergeant was increased from 22 years to 24.
a Marine would need to be in the service for a lot longer than a year to pick up sergeant.