Only if those skills are put to use within the group and for the benefit of the group.Hauser wrote:Giving promotion on merit is good idea, but also previous qualifications need to be looked at, unique skills in a group need rewarding,
The advantage of being in a big group is that everyone does get a chance of command. We have squad leaders and well as the unit command, but the lower ranks all get a chance to be in charge of a sub-unit, such as mortar team or MG team. Also, if a squad leader isn't at an event, his 2IC steps in as commander.
It all comes down to knowing your stuff and putting the effort in. If you get the knowledge and aquire the kit, the rewards should come. But you can't keep promoting everyone.
As for the idea of rotating the ranks, that is ok if everyone wants to rotate the work in running the group as well. But in my experience most people just want the rank and the bling and not the work that goes with it. Remember that someone will have to organise the rotation as well to make it all fair.