Management 101: Writing letter of recommendation

Today, I finished putting together a packet for Ethan. Ethan is a sergeant, or E-5. Sergeant (abbreviated SGT) is the first rank in the ranks of Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). About a week ago, I read about this process called Battlefield Promotion. It's a promotion for enlisted soldiers SGT or below to get promoted to the next higher rank if they are performing duties that are above their rank. It only applies to soldiers in the war. It wasn't until CPT F told me about it few days ago that I started seriously thinking about nominating Ethan for SSG, which is a rank above SGT. The process required filling out two forms and a letter of recommendation. I have never written a letter of recommendation for someone before. Although this was my first time, it was not that hard for two reasons: one, not only is Ethan already doing jobs that are above his rank, but also he is doing them very well; two, I was excited thinking that a letter I write could help promote someone. The letter, after few revisions, turned out to be fine. I am having CPT F review it tomorrow before submitting the whole packet. I am really hoping that Ethan gets it. I think he will.