Promotions And Reductions (AR 600-8-19) Flashcards
What should you look for when recommending an individual for promotion?
Overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.
What are the normal TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to PFC?
TIS: 12 months
TIG: 4 months
What are the normal TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to SPC?
TIS: 24 months
TIG: 4 months
Who has the authority to administratively reduce soldiers in the grades E-2 through E-9?
E4 and below: Company Commander or higher
E5 - E6: Battalion Commander (O-5 or higher)
E7 - E9: Brigade Commander (O-6 or higher)
How many “zones” are there for promotion to SGT and SSG?
Primary zone (PZ) Secondary zone (SZ)
What are the TIS and TIG requirements for promotion to SGT?
Time in service: 36 months (PZ); 18 months (SZ)
Time in grade: 8 months (PZ); 4 months (SZ)
Who has the authority to promote soldiers in the grades E2 through E9?
E4 and below: Unit Commander
E5 - E6: Battalion Commander (O-5 or higher)
E7 - E9: The commanders of an Army Command (ARCOM)/General Officer Command (GOCOM)/Reserve Support Command (RSC), and a Commanding General of a command outside the OCONUS.
Who sits on a promotion board?
The board may be comprised of all officers, all non-commissioned officers or mixed. In all cases, members must be senior in grade to those being considered for promotion.
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 Publication Covers Promotion & Reduction
AR 600-8-19
What Are 3 Ranks Soldiers Are Automatically Promoted To
PV2
PFC
SPC
When Must Promotion boards be completed
No Later Than The 15th of Each Month
What should be done when soldiers are eligible for promotion to PV2-SSG without a waiver but not recommended
Soldiers must be counseled in writing
How long is weapons qualification good for ?
No Longer Than 24 month unless it’s own soldiers Fault
Can the board president e a voting member
Yes
