I know it's a lofty dream, but how does one become a General?

2009-12-02 14:25:20

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Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5690|College Park, MD

I know that Colin Powell did ROTC, and went from there. I know a lot of them went to the service academies. But what's the path like? Are the only people who reach such high ranks people in combat arms? It's something that has always been in the back of my mind. I've tried google but all I get is fucking Yahoo Answers.

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2009-12-02 14:31:49

#2

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5347|London, England

West Point + Keeping your record clean + politics + time served = General

And have some modicum of intelligence.

Last edited by JohnG@lt (2009-12-02 14:32:45)

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-12-02 14:33:04

#3

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,810|6095|eXtreme to the maX

Just whitewash a military massacre and you're in.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Lai_Massacre

Русский военный корабль, иди на хуй!

2009-12-02 14:34:31

#4

Amra: look; even concrete needs to be laid; +26|5301|Up your #4+@?

family connections+ lack of conviction + political ass kissing=general faster

2009-12-02 14:34:56

#5

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5690|College Park, MD

JohnG@lt wrote:
West Point + Keeping your record clean + politics + time served = General

And have some modicum of intelligence.

Woop so much for that

2009-12-02 14:35:59

#6

Superior Mind: (not macbeth); +1,755|6681

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
JohnG@lt wrote:
West Point + Keeping your record clean + politics + time served = General

And have some modicum of intelligence.
Woop so much for that

Why?

x

2009-12-02 14:52:45

#7

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5347|London, England

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
JohnG@lt wrote:
West Point + Keeping your record clean + politics + time served = General

And have some modicum of intelligence.
Woop so much for that

You don't 100% need it but it sure as hell helps. They all look out for each other. We had one West Pointer platoon leader for about a month, then he received a promotion and ended up on a staff.

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-12-02 14:55:54

#8

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5690|College Park, MD

Superior Mind wrote:
Hurricane2k9 wrote:
JohnG@lt wrote:
West Point + Keeping your record clean + politics + time served = General

And have some modicum of intelligence.
Woop so much for that
Why?

I ain't in West Point lulz

And ok John. What about becoming a Senior NCO?

2009-12-02 15:42:08

#9

Morpheus: This shit still going?; +508|5988|The Mitten

score of 180,000 and a shit tone of play time.

er.... i mean

Amra wrote:
family connections+ lack of conviction + political ass kissing=general faster

EE (hats

2009-12-02 16:11:36

#10

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5347|London, England

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
Superior Mind wrote:
Hurricane2k9 wrote:

Woop so much for that
Why?
I ain't in West Point lulz

And ok John. What about becoming a Senior NCO?

Time in service + cleanish record + good marks for pt, weapons and board scores

Becoming an NCO has to do with how over or understaffed your MOS is rather than unit. If the MOS has a low turnover rate and lots of people in senior positions the cutoff scores will be high. This usually applies to small, technical MOS's. To become a senior NCO in a larger MOS is not as difficult. To make 1st Sgt in 20 years is not that difficult, to do it sooner and then go on to SGM or CSM you have to be 'high speed' as in hitting your promotions as soon as they become available to you rather than when they get handed to you due to time in service and grade. I've seen people make E-6 (Staff Sergeant) in 4 years because they busted their ass, had a degree and were model soldiers. If you half ass it, no.

But, there's no reason in the world to go into the service with the intention of reaching the high NCO ranks if you can instead go in as an officer. Finish college and go to OCS if you want to join (or join your ROTC program).

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-12-02 16:53:08

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Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5690|College Park, MD

I'd probably do OCS. Thanks for the info.

2009-12-02 17:01:33

#12

blademaster: I'm moving to Brazil; +2,075|6634

family connections+ secret organizations which only elite can get into + political ass kissing=general faster

Just whitewash a military massacre and you're in.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Lai_Massacre

I'do go with those 2

2009-12-02 17:01:45

#13

unnamednewbie13: Moderator; +2,053|6760|PNW

Stay in the military as an officer long enough without getting let go, secure an important job, and it's yours.

2009-12-02 17:10:33

#14

MAGUIRE93: High Angle Hell; +182|6183|Schofield Barracks

I met a couple Generals.

2009-12-02 17:12:53

#15

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5690|College Park, MD

MAGUIRE93 wrote:
I met a couple Generals.

I met a crackhead former mayor of Washington, DC named Marion Barry. Top that.

2009-12-02 17:14:37

#16

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5347|London, England

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
MAGUIRE93 wrote:
I met a couple Generals.
I met a crackhead former mayor of Washington, DC named Marion Barry. Top that.

I met Colin Powell and Donald Rumsfeld.

Speaking of Powell, not to degrade him, but it helps you if you're a minority in making general as well

Last edited by JohnG@lt (2009-12-02 17:15:18)

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-12-02 17:16:23

#17

MAGUIRE93: High Angle Hell; +182|6183|Schofield Barracks

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
MAGUIRE93 wrote:
I met a couple Generals.
I met a crackhead former mayor of Washington, DC named Marion Barry. Top that.

Major General Robert T. Bray, and a General who retired my uncle from the army. My uncle was part of the Joint Special Operations Command at the time. SF beats all.

2009-12-02 18:34:30

#18

h4hagen: Whats my age again?; +91|6341|Troy, New York

My Grandad was a full colonel in the Marines for about 8 years (was in the Marines far longer, I mean was at that rank). He fought in Vietnam for a long time ( http://forums.bf2s.com/viewtopic.php?id=132274&p=1 ) But never made it to General. He wasn't politically savvy at all though, I think that was his biggest problem.

2009-12-02 19:18:50

#19

NeXuS: Shock it till ya know it; +375|6330|Atlanta, Georgia

MAGUIRE93 wrote:
Hurricane2k9 wrote:
MAGUIRE93 wrote:
I met a couple Generals.
I met a crackhead former mayor of Washington, DC named Marion Barry. Top that.
Major General Robert T. Bray, and a General who retired my uncle from the army. My uncle was part of the Joint Special Operations Command at the time. SF beats all.

2009-12-02 21:17:02

#20

Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5690|College Park, MD

NeXuS wrote:
MAGUIRE93 wrote:
Hurricane2k9 wrote:
I met a crackhead former mayor of Washington, DC named Marion Barry. Top that.
Major General Robert T. Bray, and a General who retired my uncle from the army. My uncle was part of the Joint Special Operations Command at the time. SF beats all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzbr6fPDmkE

Yeah seriously fuck special forces, crackheads who keep getting elected by their retarded constituents > all

edit: John I have a double edged sword. I am technically hispanic (which helps for things like jobs and college apps) but I look white (so I don't get profiled). Would Powell's gift also apply to me?

Last edited by Hurricane2k9 (2009-12-02 21:17:59)

2009-12-03 07:35:07

#21

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5347|London, England

Hurricane2k9 wrote:
NeXuS wrote:
MAGUIRE93 wrote:

Major General Robert T. Bray, and a General who retired my uncle from the army. My uncle was part of the Joint Special Operations Command at the time. SF beats all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lzbr6fPDmkE
Yeah seriously fuck special forces, crackheads who keep getting elected by their retarded constituents > all

edit: John I have a double edged sword. I am technically hispanic (which helps for things like jobs and college apps) but I look white (so I don't get profiled). Would Powell's gift also apply to me?

Ha, probably if your name is something like Carlos Gonzalez.

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-12-03 07:39:26

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SEREMAKER: BABYMAKIN EXPERT √; +2,187|6557|Mountains of NC

infantry

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2009-12-03 07:40:54

#23

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5347|London, England

SEREMAKER wrote:
infantry

or armor

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2009-12-03 12:27:39

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Hurricane2k9: Pendulous Sweaty Balls; +1,538|5690|College Park, MD

SEREMAKER wrote:
infantry

What about aviation?

2009-12-03 12:29:38

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13rin: Member; +977|6468

timing helps too. ie, generals retiring.

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