Army promotion Board 2021: Enlisted reductions
This flashcard set summarizes the key points from AR 600-8-19, which governs Army promotions and reductions. It covers criteria for promotion, the concept of inefficiency, counseling requirements, and the purpose of the secondary zone for early advancement opportunities.
What regulation covers Promotions and Reductions?
AR 600-8-19
Key Terms
What regulation covers Promotions and Reductions?
AR 600-8-19
What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion?
overall performance and potential
What is meant by “inefficiency”?
It means that a soldier is not able to meet standards
What must be done for soldiers (SGT and below) who meet advancement or promotion eligibility, without waiver, but are not recommended for promotion?
the soldier must be counseled on what they need to improve.
what is the purpose of secondary zone?
the purpose of secondary zone is to give soldiers who have potential to perform at the next rank an opportunity to be promoted before they are full...
Name five reasons that a soldier may be administratively reduced.
erroneous enlistment grade
misconduct
inefficiency
dis...
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What regulation covers Promotions and Reductions? | AR 600-8-19 |
What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion? | overall performance and potential |
What is meant by “inefficiency”? | It means that a soldier is not able to meet standards |
What must be done for soldiers (SGT and below) who meet advancement or promotion eligibility, without waiver, but are not recommended for promotion? | the soldier must be counseled on what they need to improve. |
what is the purpose of secondary zone? | the purpose of secondary zone is to give soldiers who have potential to perform at the next rank an opportunity to be promoted before they are fully elligible. |
Name five reasons that a soldier may be administratively reduced. | erroneous enlistment grade misconduct inefficiency dishonorable discharge failure to complete training |
What are the three different ways that a soldier may be reduced for misconduct? | article 15 court martial conviction by civil court |
What are the objectives of the Army promotion system? | fill requirements with the best qualified soldiers |
What is the maximum number of waivers that may be requested when recommending a soldier for promotion? | 2 |
Who has the authority to administratively reduce soldiers in the grades E-2 through E-9? | E4 and below: Company Commander or higher |
What are the three levels of promotion? | Unit level |
Promotion to SGT/SSG represents what level of promotion? | Semi-centralized |
An administrative reevaluation may be requested at any time for soldiers who believe they have increased their latest promotion score by __ or more points. | 20 points |
How many “zones” are there for promotion to SGT and SSG? | 2 - primary and secondary zones |
n the event that you have 20 or more points to add, when are you eligible for promotion using the new points? | On the first day of the third month following the date your request for reevaluation was received at the PSC |
What is a “total” reevaluation? | A total reevaluation includes the entire process - from the commander’s recommendation to the promotion board and administrative points |
What is the time requirement for board appearance for both the SGT and SSG board as of the first day of the board month? | SGT Board: 34 months TIS / 6 months TIG |
When may a soldier request a total reevaluation? | 6 months after the latest board appearance, reevaluation or re-computation |
hen is a soldier promoted to PV2? | When they complete 6 months of active Federal Service, unless the commander stops it. |
What are the two types of promotion point reevaluations? | Administrative and total |
What is the composition of a promotion board? | There must be at least three voting members and a recorder without a vote. |
What are the three types of promotion point worksheets? | Initial |
What is the NCOES requirement for promotion to SGM? SFC? SSG? SGT? | What is the NCOES requirement for promotion to SGM? SFC? SSG? SGT? |
Who sits on a promotion board? | members must be senior in grade to those being considered for promotion. |
What is DA Form 3355? | DA Form 3355 is the promotion point worksheet |
Soldiers are required to have their promotion points recomputed at least how often? | Once per year. |
Who is the president of the promotion board? | The senior member of the board. |
When should soldiers be recommended for promotion? | Only after they develop the skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the next higher grade. |
What is the maximum number of points possible on the Promotion Point Worksheet (DA Form 3355)? | 800 points |