Battalion command is one of the most sought-after leadership positions in the U.S. Army, but senior officers today often turn down the opportunity to command and pursue less stressful and more stable staff positions. Because battalion command comes near the twenty-year mark of a career, some choose to retire rather than pursue command.
Approximately 1,000 U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonels are assessed for command competency each year and 80-85% pass. Of those selected for battalion command, typically 40% turn it down. That number increased to nearly 55% over the past four years.
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