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Manage Enlisted Promotions Manage Enlisted Promotions Through Skill Level IIIThrough Skill Level III

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Terminal Learning ObjectiveTerminal Learning Objective

Action: Manage Enlisted Promotions through Skill Action: Manage Enlisted Promotions through Skill Level III.Level III.

Conditions: Given access to AR 600-8-19, Conditions: Given access to AR 600-8-19, MILPER MILPER Promotion Messages, Enlisted Promotion Promotion Messages, Enlisted Promotion Handouts Forms and Reports, Practical Exercises, Handouts Forms and Reports, Practical Exercises, and class notesand class notes

Standards:Standards: Identify the basic concepts enlisted Identify the basic concepts enlisted promotions through skill level III; Accurately promotions through skill level III; Accurately determine waiver allocation and review the determine waiver allocation and review the advancement eligibility for soldiers under the advancement eligibility for soldiers under the decentralized enlisted promotion system; and decentralized enlisted promotion system; and accurately review promotions of soldiers under accurately review promotions of soldiers under the semi-centralized promotion system IAW AR the semi-centralized promotion system IAW AR 600-8-19.600-8-19.

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ELO AELO A

ACTION: ACTION: Review enlisted promotion.Review enlisted promotion.

CONDITIONS: CONDITIONS: Given AR 600-8-19, Chapter Given AR 600-8-19, Chapter 1-4.1-4.

STANDARDS: STANDARDS: Identify the basic Identify the basic components of the enlisted promotions components of the enlisted promotions through skill level III IAW AR 600-8-19.through skill level III IAW AR 600-8-19.

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System ObjectivesSystem Objectives

Promote the best qualified soldiers to fill Promote the best qualified soldiers to fill authorized enlisted spaces.authorized enlisted spaces.

Provide for career progression.Provide for career progression. Recognize and retain the best-qualified Recognize and retain the best-qualified

soldiers.soldiers. Preclude promotion of unproductive or Preclude promotion of unproductive or

not best qualified soldiers.not best qualified soldiers. Provide an equitable system for all Provide an equitable system for all

soldiers.soldiers.

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ReferencesReferences

Active Duty: AR 600-8-19; Active Duty: AR 600-8-19; 10 Jan 200610 Jan 2006

National Guard: NGR 600-200National Guard: NGR 600-200 Reserve Component: AR 140-158Reserve Component: AR 140-158

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System OverviewSystem Overview

DECENTRALIZED: (Chapter 2)DECENTRALIZED: (Chapter 2) Advancements to PV2 thru SPC/CPLAdvancements to PV2 thru SPC/CPL Promotion Authority: Unit CdrPromotion Authority: Unit Cdr

SEMI-CENTRALIZED: (Chapter 3)SEMI-CENTRALIZED: (Chapter 3) Promotions to SGT thru SSGPromotions to SGT thru SSG Promotion Authority: Bn CdrPromotion Authority: Bn Cdr

CENTRALIZED: (Chapter 4)CENTRALIZED: (Chapter 4) Promotions to SFC thru CSMPromotions to SFC thru CSM Promotion Authority: HQDAPromotion Authority: HQDA

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Check on LearningCheck on Learning

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ELO BELO B

ACTION: ACTION: Process soldiers for advancement under Process soldiers for advancement under the de-centralized system.the de-centralized system.

CONDITIONS:CONDITIONS: Given AR 600-8-19, Unit Given AR 600-8-19, Unit Authorization documents, Unit Manning Documents Authorization documents, Unit Manning Documents and a AAA-117 Enlisted Advancement Report.and a AAA-117 Enlisted Advancement Report.

STANDARDS:STANDARDS: Accurately compute the waiver Accurately compute the waiver allocations for advancement to private second allocations for advancement to private second class through specialist/corporal and review theclass through specialist/corporal and review the Enlisted Advancement Report for completeness Enlisted Advancement Report for completeness and accuracy IAW AR 600-8-19.and accuracy IAW AR 600-8-19.

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Decentralized SystemDecentralized System

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Advance to Normal Accelerated Limit

TIS TIS TIMIGTIMIG

PV2

PFC

CPL/SPC

6

12

24

4

TIS: Time in service (months)TIMIG: Time in grade (months)

4

6

18

2

3

20%

20%

Published monthlyby HQDA

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Determine Automatic Eligibility Determine Automatic Eligibility TIS/TIMIG (PFC)TIS/TIMIG (PFC)

DORDOR

TISTIS

03 01 1503 01 15

+ 12 _+ 12 _

03 13 1503 13 15

04 01 15 04 01 15

BASDBASD 03 07 1503 07 15

+ 04 _+ 04 _

03 11 1503 11 15

TIMIGTIMIG

NOTE: Take the later date as both TIS and TIMIG requirements must be met

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Determine Waiver Eligibility Determine Waiver Eligibility TIS/TIMIG (PFC)TIS/TIMIG (PFC)

DORDOR

TISTIS

=2 MOS=2 MOS

09 31 09 31

03 10 01 03 10 01 - - 03 01 1503 01 15 BASDBASD

08 1608 16+1+1

08 1708 17 = 8 MOS= 8 MOS

09 3109 31

03 10 0103 10 01- - 03 07 1503 07 15

02 1602 16+1+1

2 172 17

TIMIGTIMIG

Promotion month

Waivers may only be used on the 1st day of the month, therefore, always use the first day of the promotion month when calculating eligibility

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Calculate Waiver AllocationsCalculate Waiver AllocationsPFCPFC

DemonstrationDemonstration

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Calculate Waiver AllocationsCalculate Waiver AllocationsPFCPFC

26 Total Assigned PFC Strength26 Total Assigned PFC Strength

x .20 Limitx .20 Limit

55.2 maximum total waivers in unit.2 maximum total waivers in unit5 round down always5 round down always-2 # currently advanced w/waiver-2 # currently advanced w/waiver3 number of waivers this 3 number of waivers this

monthmonth

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Calculate Waiver AllocationsCalculate Waiver AllocationsSPC/CPLSPC/CPL

DemonstrationDemonstration

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Calculate Waiver AllocationsCalculate Waiver AllocationsSPC/CPLSPC/CPL

4848 Authorized Strength Authorized Strength

x .10 DA imposed limit this month x .10 DA imposed limit this month 4.8 maximum total waivers in unit4.8 maximum total waivers in unit

4 4 round down always round down always-3 # currently advanced w/waiver-3 # currently advanced w/waiver

1 number of waivers this month1 number of waivers this month

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Decentralized TimelineDecentralized Timeline

JUNE JULY

Beginning of the month the AAA-117

is run at the Bn S1

Reviewedby unit Cdr

After completionis sent to

PSB

1st of monthbegin advancement of

recommendedsoldiers

Waivers will only be used on 1st of the month

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Reviewing The Enlisted Reviewing The Enlisted Advancement ReportAdvancement Report

RecommendAdvancement

YESNO

NO

NOYES

YES

PV2, PFC, SPC, CPL

Advance to

Automatic

Circle & Initialsubmit 4187

No action required

No action required

Part

Eligible

NeedWaiver

Not Eligible

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2222

3333

Circle & InitialSubmit 4187 and GRCH if waiver available

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CHECK ON LEARNINGCHECK ON LEARNING

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PRACTICAL EXERCISEPRACTICAL EXERCISE

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ELO CELO C

ACTION: ACTION: Process soldiers for promotion under Process soldiers for promotion under the semi-centralized system.the semi-centralized system.

CONDITIONS: CONDITIONS: Given AR 600-8-19, Chapter 3, Given AR 600-8-19, Chapter 3, DA Form 3355, and appropriate source DA Form 3355, and appropriate source documentation.documentation.

STANDARDS:STANDARDS: Define the semi-centralized Define the semi-centralized promotion system; identify the components of the promotion system; identify the components of the semi-centralized promotion system; compute time semi-centralized promotion system; compute time in service and time in grade to determine eligibility; in service and time in grade to determine eligibility; and verify data on the Promotion Point Worksheet and verify data on the Promotion Point Worksheet (DA Form 3355) IAW AR 600-8-19.(DA Form 3355) IAW AR 600-8-19.

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Point System Semi-centralizedPoint System Semi-centralized

ITEMITEM MAX POINTS MAX POINTS

Duty PerformanceDuty Performance 150 150

Awards, Decorations,Awards, Decorations,

and Achievementsand Achievements 100 100

Military EducationMilitary Education 200 200

Civilian EducationCivilian Education 100100

Military TrainingMilitary Training

(APFT and Marksmanship) (APFT and Marksmanship) 100100

Total Board PointsTotal Board Points 150150

Total Promotion PointsTotal Promotion Points 800 800

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Board Appearance CriteriaBoard Appearance Criteria

TIS

TIMIG

MIL ED

CIV ED

34 (16) 82 (46)

6 (4) 8 (5)

NONE PLDC

HS, GED, COL DEGREE

CRITERIACRITERIACRITERIACRITERIA To SGTTo SGTTo SGTTo SGT To SSGTo SSGTo SSGTo SSG

Points 350 450

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Promotion EligibilityPromotion Eligibility

TIS

TIMIG

MIL ED

CIV ED

36 (18) 84 (48)

8 (4) 10 (5)

None* PLDC*

HS, GED, COL DEGREE

CRITERIACRITERIACRITERIACRITERIA To SGTTo SGTTo SGTTo SGT To SSGTo SSGTo SSGTo SSG

ServiceRemaining

12 mos0 mos

*Conditional Promotions suspended 04-037

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Promotion BoardsPromotion Boards

REFERENCE: Ch 3, Sec V, Para 3-15REFERENCE: Ch 3, Sec V, Para 3-15

BOARDS:BOARDS:

• Once a month (NLT 15th)Once a month (NLT 15th)

• Appointed by Promo AuthorityAppointed by Promo Authority

• Can be mixed (off/enlisted) or not (odd#)Can be mixed (off/enlisted) or not (odd#)

• Voting members at least 1 grade seniorVoting members at least 1 grade senior

• Gender/ethnic representationGender/ethnic representation

PAPERWORK:PAPERWORK:

• DA Form 3356 (Member)DA Form 3356 (Member)

• DA Form 3357 (Recorder)DA Form 3357 (Recorder)

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Memorandum of Board ProceedingsMemorandum of Board Proceedings

REFERENCE: Ch 3, Sec VI, Para 3-17 REFERENCE: Ch 3, Sec VI, Para 3-17

(Also Fig 3-4 for sample)(Also Fig 3-4 for sample)

SUBSTANCE:SUBSTANCE:

Where and when board was conductedWhere and when board was conducted

Membership of the boardMembership of the board

Alpha recommended (RMOS, SSN) by gradeAlpha recommended (RMOS, SSN) by grade

Alpha not recommended (SSN) by gradeAlpha not recommended (SSN) by grade

Signed by board presidentSigned by board president

PROMO AUTHORITY: Approval/Disapproval all within 3 PROMO AUTHORITY: Approval/Disapproval all within 3 duty days.duty days.

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Promotion TimelinePromotion Timeline

JAN FEB MAR

Promotionboard1-15th

ResultsSent to

PSB

Input intoautomatedsystems

NLT27 of month

HQDAprocessespromotion

points

PromotionPointModel

created

1st ofmonth

promotionsbecomeeffective

APR

Prepareinitialboard

packets

FWDNLT

than 10thto PSB

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Promotion WorksheetsPromotion Worksheets

Initial - First board appearanceInitial - First board appearance

ReevaluationReevaluation Administrative - At least 20 points to addAdministrative - At least 20 points to add Total reevaluation – complete process with board Total reevaluation – complete process with board

appearanceappearance

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Section A-RecommendationSection A-Recommendation

1. MILITARY TRAINING (Maximum 100 Points)

A. LATEST APFT DATE

(YYYYMMDD) B. SCORES C. POINTS AWARDED

2. DUTY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Maximum 150 Points Award 1-30 Points For Each Category)

3.SIGNATURE OF COMMANDER 4, TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND GRADE DATE (YYYYMMDD)

I certify that the above APFT and weapons qualification sores shown have been extracted from appropriate records and the latest valid scores are in accordance with Army Training Regulations and Army Field Manual.

C. LEADERSHIP: Motivates Soldiers, Sets Standards, Mission, Concern

B. MILITARY LEADERSHIP: Role Model, Appearance, Confidence

D. TRAINING: Individual and Team, Shares Knowledge and Experience, Teaching

E. RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Equipment, Facilities, Safety, Conservation

F. TOTAL POINTS AWARDED

A. COMPETENCE: Proficient, Knowledgeable, Communicates effectively

D. LATEST WEAPONS UALIFICATIONS E. DA FORM USED: F. TOTAL HITS G. POINTS AWARDED

DATE (YYYYMMDD)

H. TOTAL POINTS AWARDED

CATEGIRY POINTS AWARDED

PUSH-UPS SITUPS RUN TOTAL

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Section B-Administrative PointsSection B-Administrative PointsSECTION B - ADMINISTRATIVE POINTS

1. AWARDS, DECORATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS (Maximum 100 Points. List all awards individually. Include award number (I.e 3rd OLC and the order number)

1. TOTAL POINTS AWARDED

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Section B-Administrative PointsSection B-Administrative PointsPage 2Page 2

SECTION B - ADMINISTRATIVE POINTS (Continued)2. MILITARY EDUCATION (Maximum 200 Points. List all military Education.\

TOTAL POINTS AWARDED

3. CIVILIAN EDUCATION (Maximum 100 Points. List all Civilian Education.\

TOTAL POINTS AWARDED

I certify that the above administrative points shown have been accurately extracted from appropriate records and that the promotion points indicated are correct.

4. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME OF 5. DATE 6. SIGNATURE OF RECOMMENDED 7. DATERESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL (YYYYMMDD) INDIVIDUAL (Required) (YYYYMMDD)

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Section C-TotalsSection C-Totals

SECTION C - TOTALS

1. POINTS GRANTED

Only whole numbers will be used in awarding promotion points for all sections (drop fractions). Only initial and total reevaluations require submission of Da Form 3355. Administrative reevaluations and adjustments are submitted on DA Form 4187 and annotated in the Eval/Adj Column.

INITIAL EVAL/ADJ EVAL/ADJ EVAL/ADJ EVAL/ADJ EVAL/ADJ (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date) (Date)ITEM

A.TOTAL PERFORMANC EVALUATION AND MILITARY

TRAINING POINTS - SECTION A (Maximum 250 Points)

B.TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE POINTS - SECTION B (Max

imum 400 points)

C.TOTAL BOARD POINTS (Maximum 150 points)

D,TOTAL PROMOTION POINTS (Maximum 800 points)

2. INITIALS OF RESPONSIBLE PSB OFFICAL

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Section D-CertificationSection D-Certification

SECTION D - CERTIFICATION

1. RECOMMENDED BY BOARD 2. ATTAINED MINIMUM POINTS

YES NO YES NO

I certify that the above total points shown have been accurately extracted form appropriate records and promotion list points indicated are correct.

3. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE OF BOARD RECORDER 4. GRADE 5. DATE (YYYYMMDD)

6. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME OF PROMOTION AUTHORITY 7. SIGNATURE 8. DATE PROCEEDINGS WERE

APPROVED (YYYYMMDD)

I certify that the soldier has been recommended for promotion by a valid promotion board.

Counseling statement: I have been counseled on my promotion status and deficiencies. (Use only when recommendation is disapproved,when a soldier is not selected by a board, or when a soldier cannot be added to the recommended list due to not attaining the minimum required points).

9. SIGNATURE OF SOLDIER 10. DATE (YYYYMMDD 11. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE OF

COUNSELOR.

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PRACTICAL EXERCISEPRACTICAL EXERCISE

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Terminal Learning ObjectiveTerminal Learning Objective

Action: Manage Enlisted Promotions through Skill Action: Manage Enlisted Promotions through Skill Level III.Level III.

Conditions: Given access to AR 600-8-19, Conditions: Given access to AR 600-8-19, MILPER MILPER Promotion Messages, Enlisted Promotion Promotion Messages, Enlisted Promotion Handouts Forms and Reports, Practical Exercises, Handouts Forms and Reports, Practical Exercises, and class notesand class notes

Standards:Standards: Identify the basic concepts enlisted Identify the basic concepts enlisted promotions through skill level III; Accurately promotions through skill level III; Accurately determine waiver allocation and review the determine waiver allocation and review the advancement eligibility for soldiers under the advancement eligibility for soldiers under the decentralized enlisted promotion system; and decentralized enlisted promotion system; and accurately review promotions of soldiers under accurately review promotions of soldiers under the semi-centralized promotion system IAW AR the semi-centralized promotion system IAW AR 600-8-19.600-8-19.