S1 - Promotion Section
PROMOTION REGULATIONS AND WEBSITES
AARTS Transcript
American Military University
Army
Correspondence Courses
Army
Continuing Education System (ACES)
Army Formal
Schools Catalog (DA PAM 351-4)
DOD Human Resource Center
eArmyU.com
Enlisted
Personnel Branch Newsletters
Enlisted
Promotions
Enlisted
Records and Evaluation Center
Liberty University
Miltiary
Net Board Guide
NCO
Evaluation Branch
Noncommissioned
Officer Education System
Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academies
Promotions
& Reductions (AR 600-8-19)
Promotion Point
Calculator
Reenlistment Information Online
Review Your
OMPF Online
The Army Study Guide
The
Soldier's Comprehensive Study Manual
HOW TO GET PROMOTED
Everyone wants to get promoted, regardless of current rank. Being
competent at your MOS is the first step. If you are not competent
at your MOS in your current rank, you will not be able to begin
to perform your duties at the next highest rank. Know the common
tasks for your MOS. Excel on your APFT and weapons qualification.
Ensure your leadership counsels you according to FM 22-100 and that
you know what your leader expects from you. Stay abreast of developments
in your MOS with Enlisted
Personnel Branch Newsletters
You should be familiar with the Promotions
& Reductions (AR 600-8-19) regulation. It will tell you
when you are eligible for promotion. Once you know you are eligible,
you need to study, whether it be for a soldier of the month board
or promotion board, study the regulations listed in the reference
section. Use the The Army
Study Guide, The
Soldier's Comprehensive Study Manual and the Miltiary
Net Board Guide to complement and test your knowledge.
Education is extremely important, both military and civilian. Attend
formal MOSIT courses, such as Armorer, and NBC courses. Check out
Army Formal
Schools Catalog (DA PAM 351-4) for MOs enhancing courses you
can attend. Enroll and complete Army
Correspondence Courses. For civilian
education, see your local education center. Remember, the Army
will pay for 75% of your tuition fees. Request your AARTS
Transcript where you can get civilian college credit for your
military experience, free. Enroll in an online college or university
if you cannot attend regular classes, the American
Military University, eArmyU.com
(Army will pay for 100% of your tuition fees AND give you a FREE
notebook computer) and the Liberty
University are good ones. Don't forget to check out the Army
Continuing Education System (ACES) and the DOD
Human Resource Center.
For NCO promotions to the rank of SGT and SSG, use the Promotion
Point Calculator to see where you stand. You should ensure your
records are correct by reviewing your OMPF
online. Use the web site What
you should know while you are reviewing your OMPF
to ensure you are doing it correctly. Use the Enlisted
Records and Evaluation Center to manage your career. NCOER's,
OMPF, & DA Boards. Once you are, or if you are an NCO, use the
NCO
Evaluation Branch website to ensure your NCOER's and those you
rate are done correctly. Update your DA
Photo and review your
ERB annually.
Once you are promoted to the NCO ranks, you need to ensure you
attend the correct formal schooling. Use the Noncommissioned
Officer Education System as a guide, check the Noncommissioned
Officer (NCO) Academies for specific schooling instructions
& what you need before you get on the ground at the academy.
Check the ATRRS Homepage
for official requirement of your school. Your S-3 can get you detailed
information about your schooling from this site.
Once you are eligible, check Enlisted
Promotions for current cut-off scores and other information
about promotions. Oh, and don't forget, stay
Army! Check out current reenlistment info at Reenlistment
Information Online.With each promotion comes added responsibilities.
Once you become an NCO, you will not only be responsible for yourself,
but also for other soldiers. Ensure you are ready for these responsibilities.
Understand this is my perspective on promotions. If you have suggestions
to improve this page, or philosophy, e-mail
me.
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