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S1 - Promotion SectionPROMOTION REGULATIONS AND WEBSITES HOW TO GET PROMOTED 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
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