Enlisted Promotions & Reductions (AR 600-8-19)

Question 1

What AR covers enlisted promotions & reductions

Answer 1

AR 600-8-19

Question 2

What is the purpose of the secondary zone

Answer 2

It creates an opportunity for early promotion for soldiers ahead of their peers

Question 3

Name 5 reasons a soldier may be reduced

Answer 3

• Misconduct
• inefficiency
• failure to complete training
• discharge , other than honorable
• soldier was enlisted in error

Question 4

What are 3 ways a solider may be reduced for misconduct

Answer 4

• Article 15
• Conviction by a civil court
• By Court Martial

Question 5

What are the 3 levels of promotion authority & what grades do they manage

Answer 5

• Decentralized promotions ; E4 & below
• Semi Centralized promotions ; E5 to E6
• Centralized promotions ; E7 to E9

Question 6

Who has the promotion authority to the grades E5 to E6

Answer 6

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) or above
BN Commander

Question 7

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

Answer 7

When recommending someone for promotion, you should look for ;

• Display of leadership requirements,
• Performance & Experience
• Progression

Question 8

Who has the authority to promote soldiers E2 to E9

Answer 8

• E4 & below ; Unit Commanders
• E5 to E6 ; BN commander O5 and higher
• E7 to E9 ; commanders of army command , group commander

Question 9

When should a soldier be recommended for promotion

Answer 9

After they’ve developed the skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of the next higher grade

Question 10

What is required to be submitted to request for promotion point adjustment?

Answer 10

A memorandum listing all supporting documents

This memorandum serves as an official request for consideration.

Question 11

What are the only processes allowed for adding or subtracting points?

Answer 11

• Administrative Reevaluations
• Total Reevaluations
• Promotion Point Adjustments

These processes ensure fair evaluation of promotion points.

Question 12

What is Inefficiency?

Answer 12

A demonstration of characteristics that shows inability to perform duties and responsibilities of the grade and MOS

Inefficiency can lead to administrative actions against a Soldier.

Question 13

What ranks are eligible for a Battlefield Promotion?

Answer 13

SGT and below are eligible for promotion of one grade if selected

This promotes readiness in combat situations.

Question 14

What must a Company Commander do to deny an automatic promotion?

Answer 14

Submit a DA Form 4187 denying the promotion

This form is essential for documenting the denial.

Question 15

Prior to sending a Soldier to the board, who must ensure that Soldiers are fully qualified in their PMOS?

Answer 15

The Commander

Commanders are responsible for the readiness of their Soldiers.

Question 16

How can Soldiers be removed from an automatic integration promotion list?

Answer 16

By sending them to a Board and the Board Members Voting to Remove the Soldier

This process involves a formal review of the Soldier’s qualifications.

Question 17

What will identify who the board members are and what the subjects and other important information about the board?

Answer 17

The BN will provide a Memorandum of Instruction (MOI)

The MOI outlines the details for the promotion board process.

Question 18

What must Commanders do to deny an automatic integration list?

Answer 18

• Counsel the Soldier by the 15th of the month
• Provide that counseling to the BN HR for processing
• This will be a Quarterly Requirement unless the soldier is sent to the board and fails

Counseling is a crucial step in the denial process.

Question 19

What are the reasons a Soldier will be administratively reduced or removed from a selection list for NCOES?

Answer 19

• Fail to successfully complete
• Fail to remain eligible
• Denied enrollment
• Do not attend their scheduled NCOES class

These criteria ensure that only qualified Soldiers progress.

Question 20

What may the Commander starting the reduction action present to the reduction authority?

Answer 20

• Statements of counseling
• Record of misconduct
• Correspondence from creditors
• Adverse correspondence from civil authorities

This documentation supports the rationale for the reduction.

Question 21

What are some of the reasons a Soldier can be reduced for Inefficiency?

Answer 21

• Cannot perform duties and responsibilities of the grade or MOS
• Misconduct
• Longstanding unpaid personal debts

These factors are critical in assessing a Soldier’s suitability for their role.

Question 22

What are the criteria for determining seniority among colonels of the same rank?

Answer 22

1. Length of active federal service (AFS) in the Army
2. Date of Birtha (oldest is senior)

Question 23

What determines a Soldier’s Time in Service (TIS)?

Answer 23

The Soldier’s Basic Active Service Date (BASD).

Question 24

What are the automatic promotion requirements for PV2-SPC without a waiver?

Answer 24

• PV2: 6 months TIS. * PFC: 12 months TIS and 4 months Time in Grade (TIMIG). * SPC: 24 months TIS and 6 months TIMIG.

Question 25

What are the waiver requirements for TIS and TIG?

Answer 25

• PV2: Waived at 4 months TIS. * PFC: Waived at 6 months TIS and 2 months TIMIG. * SPC: Waived at 18 months TIS and 3 months TIMIG.

Question 26

For semi centralized promotions, what is the field level responsible for?

Answer 26

Board appearance, promotion point calculation, promotion list maintenance.

Question 27

Who prepares the promotion point worksheets for board appearance?

Answer 27

BN HR specialist; the Soldier is required to be present.

Question 28

What is the primary zone for SGT

Answer 28

34 months TIS and 6 months TIMIG.

Question 29

What is the secondary zone for SGT

Answer 29

16 months TIS and 4 months TIMIG

Question 30

What are the primary zone requirements for promotion to SGT

Answer 30

36 months TIS and 8 months TIMIG.

Question 31

What are the secondary zone requirements for promotion to SGT

Answer 31

18 months TIS and 6 months TIMIG.

Question 32

What are the two types of reevaluations?

Answer 32

• Administrative reevaluations. * Total reevaluations.

Question 33

What is an example of an administrative reevaluation?

Answer 33

A Soldier who adds 20 or more new points.

Question 34

What is an example of a total reevaluation?

Answer 34

Requesting to appear before a new promotion board.