Tom Neal Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I'm guessing he's USArmy and those are the Bronze Oak Leaves of an O-5... but I could be wrong. Glenn, FWIW, Bronze Oak Leaves = Major = O-4 I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess you were Navy??? Tom (former O-3 = ADM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Neal Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Armor, SGT E-5, at the time the picture was taken. Chris, Pardon the OT y'all, but since we're having some fun here... I have an acquaintance who claims he made it from 'no stripes' to '3 up and 2 down'; E-7, (if memory serves)...in ONLY 3 years. This occurred in the late 60's. I'm unfamiliar as to how long it takes for typical promotions in the USA. Come to think of it he just said "Army" - he didn't say *whose* army... After 3 years wouldn't he have been extremely lucky to have just made SGT on his way out the door? TIA, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Newton Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) I have an acquaintance who claims he made it from 'no stripes' to '3 up and 2 down'; E-7, (if memory serves)...in ONLY 3 years. No stripes = Private E-1 (generally only see this in Basic and AIT) 3 stripes up + 2 chevrons = Sgt. First Class (must have graduated Primary and Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Courses), Platoon Sergeant. I went from E-1 to E-6 in six non-combat years 82-86 Reg. Army (Armor) and 88-90 FLNG (Infantry). My grandfather (US Cavalry) went from E-1 to E-8 in one year in combat in Mexico 1916-1917 before getting commissioned as LT. in AEF (Silver Greyhounds) 1917-1918. So it's possible but unlikely unless theres a conflict. Sorry about the off-topic-ness -Chris Edited October 3, 2015 by Chris Newton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Neal Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I have an acquaintance who claims he made it from 'no stripes' to '3 up and 2 down'; E-7, (if memory serves)...in ONLY 3 years.I went from E-1 to E-6 in six non-combat years 82-86 Reg. Army (Armor) and 88-90 FLNG (Infantry). So it's possible but unlikely unless theres a conflict. He did not go to Vietnam, and had never been in combat, so it seems kinda unlikely... Thanks, Chris! And to all, apologies for the OT! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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