Hi Old Eagle,
To add to your dialogue, I also feel sucess at the Bn S3/XO level is paramount, since that assignment, in all probability, is at the most 2-3 years removed from the Bn Cmd selection process. That said, if an outstanding officer had a less than top block senior rating on his OER, then no matter how successfully he performed, Bn Cmd was a dream. I've personally witnessed it at the Bn/Bde level, when an outstanding officer is held hostage by the rating of the Bde Cdr, who eventually ends up retiring as an 06. It's just not a fair process IMHO.
That's why I'm a firm believer in revising the OER system, and until the Army does so, some decent officers will not be selected for Bn Cmd.
Best,
Kreker
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