Quote Originally Posted by Cavguy View Post
There is fine print associated here.

All TT commanders will come from the CSL list. This includes the ALTERNATE list.

From what I hear, the alternate list is going to get very big, i.e. almost fully qualified LTC.

On the upside, they are telling these LTC's that they will be able to recompete for a BN command if they take a TT command.
Ah, now it makes more sense. I know how very upset some of the "fast trackers" would have been to have a TT command instead of a BN Command. It was probably a relief for them to find out they were still eligible to compete for BN Command afterward. With the alternate list as well, I can imagine there's a lot to choose from.

The "TT is a BS assignment that will not help my career" stigma is alive and well among our field grades. In fact, I'd say most I've spoken to still haven't drank the "TT needs the best and brightest" kool-aid.