Can I be forced to go to a promotion board?

There is no regulation that states you can be forced to attend a board. However it is definitely in your best interest to attend for several reasons.

Can I refuse to go to the promotion board?

Answer: A Soldier cannot refuse to attend a promotion board. Soldiers who are required or recommended for promotion by the CCDR will appear before the board.

Is it mandatory to go to the promotion board Army?

Appearance before a local promotion board is mandatory for all fully eligible, qualified Soldiers upon initially attaining PZ eligibility.

Can the Army make you go to a promotion board?

Can Soldiers request to not go before a board because he/she is not qualified? No. Officers who are eligible will be boarded. If the Soldier is not qualified, he/she will not be selected.

How do I get out of Soldier of the Month board?

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What happens if I fail the Board Army?

Once a soldier is found "not fully qualified" by a board a second time in the same grade, the Army will set a mandatory separation date six months in the future, according to the release.

When can an E-4 go to the promotion board?

If you are an exceptional soldier, who has been nominated by your commanding officer, or if there is an exceptional need for officers at the next pay grade, you may be eligible to appear the promotion board, if you have completed 16 months of service, of which four months or more were at the E-4 pay grade.

What should I expect from a promotion board?

The president will brief the soldiers and their sponsors on what is expected of them. This is also a great time for the president to verify if the attendees are prepared. The president may ask to see shoulder boards, name plate under the jacket, gig line, length of the tie, I.D. card, and I.D.

Is promotion to SGT automatic?

New Army rule automatically sends qualified specialists, sergeants to promotion boards. If you're an E-4 or E-5 looking to move up in the world, you used to be at the mercy of your command for a recommendation to go to a promotion board.

Can you get Waivered to SGT?

The time-in-grade requirement for attaining eligibility for promotion to SGT is eight months as a corporal or specialist (CPL/SPC), waiverable to four months for those recommended in the secondary zone.

What is a AAA 294?

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The AAA-294 Report now contains a new section called “SSG ELIGIBLE FOR AUTOMATIC PROMOTION LIST INTEGRATION”, which display Soldiers who meet the minimum required time in service of 83 Mo or more and minimum time in grade of 11 Mo or more.

What happens if you don't validate your board file?

Whether you certify or not, or even view, your My Board File will not affect your chances of selection. If you are unable to certify your file, do not be concerned that this will hurt your chances of being selected. Your unit, however, is able to pull reports and see who has/has not certified their My Board File.

Can a Soldier decline a promotion?

Yes, the Soldier should be counseled IAW AR 600-8-19. When a Soldier declines promotion consideration, it is essential that the Soldier's immediate supervisor and the CDR determine the reason for the declination and provide adequate counseling. Follow us and never miss a post!

How does a promotion board work?

The Centralized Promotion Board consists of at least five members. The board can (and usually is) divided into separate panels, which review and score the promotion records for those being considered in different MOSs. If so, each panel must include at least three voting members.

How do I report to a promotion board?

Reporting to the Board: Knock loudly on the door of the board room and enter when told to do so. Approach the president of the board using proper facing movements and position yourself in front of the president of the board. Halt at attention, render a hand salute, and report to the president of the board.

How do I check my Army OML?

Soldiers previously seen by an evaluation board can track their OML status at the Army Career Tracker website at https://actnow.army.mil/.

Can you make staff sergeant in 4 years?

For promotions to the grades of E-5 to E-7, the TIS/TIG and skill-level requirements are: Staff Sergeant (E-5) - Three years TIS, six months TIG, and awarded the 5-skill level. Technical Sergeant (E-6) - 5 years TIS, 23 months TIG, and awarded the 7-skill level.

How long does it take from E-4 to e5?

For advancement to E-5, member must have 12 months TIR as an E-4. For advancement to E-6, member must have a minimum of 36 months TIR as an E-5*. The TIR requirement for advancement to E-6 can be waived for up to one year for those with demonstrated superior performance.

Do you have to be pinned to wear your rank?

Many service members receive their new rank insignia during an official “pinning-on” ceremony. As a parent, sibling or significant other, you may be asked to attend or even participate in the ceremony. This means you will need to actually pin the insignia to your loved one's uniform for the first time.

What does OML mean in the Army?

“If you're on the OML [order of merit list], we're going to promote right off [it] if there's a requirement,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston during an event at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition Wednesday.

How do I get rid of Army promotable status?

A Soldier must have received punishment or court martial under Article 15, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, in order to lose promotable status. This includes suspended punishment.