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Originally Posted by stuW
The trend on this forum seems to be negatives about Clark. Doesn't promotion require the support from superiors and to a degree, those below? if so, how was he able to get promoted?stu
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I was once told by several GOs that promotion to 06 was the last promotion you earn. From that point on it is an old boys club. Think about it, there are very few GOs in the Army based on the number of other ranks and who promotes GOs..............................yes, are you thinking about it.........................right other GOs. As far as support from below, if you have a bunch of responsible, hard charging subordinates who care for their soliders and want to ensure that they succeed they will do what is necessary to take care of the troops and consequently the unit succeeds. It is not so much a measure of the man at the top as it is the success of the unit and, while some make it impossible to succeed because they are inept, some will move on because of the efforts and pride of their troops for the unit and each other. When you look at an officer you need to look behind the man and see from whence he came, it can tell you volumes of why he is where he is and therefore, grasshopper, not all GOs are created the same. What do you know about Weasely's background? As TR said in very polite terms, you really have no idea of the inner workings of those that would be king and the support groups they have created to maintain the throne.