Enlisted Promotions & Reductions (AR 600-8-19) Flashcards
What AR covers enlisted promotions & reductions
AR 600-8-19
What is the purpose of the secondary zone
It creates an opportunity for early promotion for soldiers ahead of their peers
Name 5 reasons a soldier may be reduced
- Misconduct
- inefficiency
- failure to complete training
- discharge , other than honorable
- soldier was enlisted in error
What are 3 ways a solider may be reduced for misconduct
- Article 15
- Conviction by a civil court
- By Court Martial
What are the 3 levels of promotion authority & what grades do they manage
- Decentralized promotions ; E4 & below
- Semi Centralized promotions ; E5 to E6
- Centralized promotions ; E7 to E9
Who has the promotion authority to the grades E5 to E6
Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) or above
BN Commander
What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion?
When recommending someone for promotion, you should look for ;
- Display of leadership requirements,
- Performance & Experience
- Progression
Who has the authority to promote soldiers E2 to E9
- E4 & below ; Unit Commanders
- E5 to E6 ; BN commander O5 and higher
- E7 to E9 ; commanders of army command , group commander
When should a soldier be recommended for promotion
After they’ve developed the skills needed to perform the duties and responsibilities of the next higher grade
What is required to be submitted to request for promotion point adjustment?
A memorandum listing all supporting documents
This memorandum serves as an official request for consideration.
What are the only processes allowed for adding or subtracting points?
- Administrative Reevaluations
- Total Reevaluations
- Promotion Point Adjustments
These processes ensure fair evaluation of promotion points.
What is Inefficiency?
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.
What ranks are eligible for a Battlefield Promotion?
SGT and below are eligible for promotion of one grade if selected
This promotes readiness in combat situations.
What must a Company Commander do to deny an automatic promotion?
Submit a DA Form 4187 denying the promotion
This form is essential for documenting the denial.
Prior to sending a Soldier to the board, who must ensure that Soldiers are fully qualified in their PMOS?
The Commander
Commanders are responsible for the readiness of their Soldiers.
How can Soldiers be removed from an automatic integration promotion list?
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.
What will identify who the board members are and what the subjects and other important information about the board?
The BN will provide a Memorandum of Instruction (MOI)
The MOI outlines the details for the promotion board process.
What must Commanders do to deny an automatic integration list?
- 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.
What are the reasons a Soldier will be administratively reduced or removed from a selection list for NCOES?
- 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.
What may the Commander starting the reduction action present to the reduction authority?
- Statements of counseling
- Record of misconduct
- Correspondence from creditors
- Adverse correspondence from civil authorities
This documentation supports the rationale for the reduction.
What are some of the reasons a Soldier can be reduced for Inefficiency?
- 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.
What are the criteria for determining seniority among colonels of the same rank?
- Length of active federal service (AFS) in the Army
- Date of Birtha (oldest is senior)
What determines a Soldier’s Time in Service (TIS)?
The Soldier’s Basic Active Service Date (BASD).
What are the automatic promotion requirements for PV2-SPC without a waiver?
- PV2: 6 months TIS. * PFC: 12 months TIS and 4 months Time in Grade (TIMIG). * SPC: 24 months TIS and 6 months TIMIG.
What are the waiver requirements for TIS and TIG?
- 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.
For semi centralized promotions, what is the field level responsible for?
Board appearance, promotion point calculation, promotion list maintenance.
Who prepares the promotion point worksheets for board appearance?
BN HR specialist; the Soldier is required to be present.
What is the primary zone for SGT
34 months TIS and 6 months TIMIG.
What is the secondary zone for SGT
16 months TIS and 4 months TIMIG
What are the primary zone requirements for promotion to SGT
36 months TIS and 8 months TIMIG.
What are the secondary zone requirements for promotion to SGT
18 months TIS and 6 months TIMIG.
What are the two types of reevaluations?
- Administrative reevaluations. * Total reevaluations.
What is an example of an administrative reevaluation?
A Soldier who adds 20 or more new points.
What is an example of a total reevaluation?
Requesting to appear before a new promotion board.
