Army Enlisted Promotions Guide
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What AR covers enlisted promotions and reductions?

AR 600-8-19

What are the three levels of promotion?

  • Unit level
  • Semi-centralized
  • DA centralized
  • All of the above (correct)

    • At what level are Soldiers promoted to the grade of E5/E6?

    Semi-centralized

    The normal TIG/TIS requirements for promotion to PV2/E2 are TIG: ______ months, TIS: ______ months.

    <p>6, 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The normal TIG/TIS requirements for promotion to PFC/E3 are TIG: ______ months, TIS: ______ months.

    <p>4, 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The normal TIG/TIS requirements for promotion to SPC/E4 are TIG: ______ months, TIS: ______ months.

    <p>4, 24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the TIG/TIS requirements for promotion to SGT/E5?

    <p>PZ: 36 months TIS - 8 months TIG, SZ: 18 months TIS - 6 months TIG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the TIG/TIS requirements for promotion to SSG/E6?

    <p>PZ: 72 months TIS - 10 months TIG, SZ: 48 months TIS - 7 months TIG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the military education requirements for promotion to SGT/E5?

    <p>Must be a graduate of SSD1 prior to the board appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the military education requirements for promotion to SSG/E6?

    <p>Must be a graduate of WLC prior to the board appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should leaders look for when recommending an individual for promotion?

    <p>Overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name five reasons that a Soldier may be administratively reduced.

    <ol> <li>Erroneous enlistment grade 2. Misconduct 3. Inefficiency 4. Approved for discharge Under Other Than Honorable conditions 5. Failure to complete training</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three different ways that a soldier may be reduced for misconduct?

    <ol> <li>By Article 15 2. By Court Martial 3. Conviction by a civil court</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of a promotion board?

    <p>A promotion board is composed of a president, at least three voting members, and a recorder without a vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the president of a promotion board?

    <p>The most senior member of the board.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a board be comprised of?

    <p>A board must be comprised of all officers, all non-commissioned officers, or mixed. In all cases, all members must be senior to those being considered for promotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a DA Form 3355?

    <p>Promotion Point Worksheet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of promotion point reevaluations?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three types of promotion point worksheets?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Enlisted Promotions and Reductions

    • AR 600-8-19 governs enlisted promotions and reductions in the Army.

    Promotion Levels

    • Promotions occur at three levels:
      • Unit level
      • Semi-centralized
      • DA centralized

    E5/E6 Promotion Level

    • Soldiers are promoted to the grade of E5/E6 at the semi-centralized level.

    Promotion Requirements

    • PV2/E2:
      • Time in Grade (TIG): 6 months
      • Time in Service (TIS): 6 months
    • PFC/E3:
      • TIG: 4 months
      • TIS: 12 months
    • SPC/E4:
      • TIG: 4 months
      • TIS: 24 months

    Promotion to Higher Ranks

    • SGT/E5:
      • PZ (Primary Zone): 36 months TIS, 8 months TIG
      • SZ (Secondary Zone): 18 months TIS, 6 months TIG
    • SSG/E6:
      • PZ: 72 months TIS, 10 months TIG
      • SZ: 48 months TIS, 7 months TIG

    Military Education Requirements

    • SGT/E5: Graduate of SSD1 before board appearance.
    • SSG/E6: Graduate of WLC before board appearance.

    Promotion Recommendations

    • Leaders should consider:
      • Overall performance
      • Attitude
      • Leadership ability
      • Development potential

    Administrative Reductions

    • Five reasons a Soldier may be administratively reduced include:
      • Erroneous enlistment grade
      • Misconduct
      • Inefficiency
      • Approval for discharge under other than honorable conditions
      • Failure to complete training

    Misconduct Reduction

    • Soldiers may face reduction for misconduct through:
      • Article 15
      • Court Martial
      • Civil court conviction

    Promotion Board Composition

    • Promotion boards consist of:
      • A president
      • At least three voting members
      • A recorder without a vote

    Board President

    • The most senior member of the board serves as the president.

    Board Member Requirements

    • All board members must be:
      • Officers, non-commissioned officers, or a mixed composition
      • Senior to those being promoted

    Promotion Point Worksheet

    • DA Form 3355 is used as the Promotion Point Worksheet.

    Promotion Point Reevaluations

    • Two types of promotion point reevaluations:
      • Administrative
      • Total

    Types of Promotion Point Worksheets

    • Three types of promotion point worksheets include:
      • Initial
      • Reevaluation
      • Re-computation

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    This quiz covers the regulations and requirements for enlisted promotions within the Army, specifically according to AR 600-8-19. It details the different promotion levels, necessary time in grade and service, and educational qualifications required for ranks E5 and E6. Test your understanding of the promotion process and criteria for advancement.

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