1. 1 Manage Enlisted Promotions Through Skill Level III

2. 2 Terminal Learning Objective  Action: Manage Enlisted Promotions through Skill Level III.  Conditions: Given access to AR 600-8-19, MILPER Promotion Messages, Enlisted Promotion Handouts Forms and Reports, Practical Exercises, and class notes  Standards: Identify the basic concepts enlisted promotions through skill level III; Accurately determine waiver allocation and review the advancement eligibility for soldiers under the decentralized enlisted promotion system; and accurately review promotions of soldiers under the semi-centralized promotion system IAW AR 600-8-19.

3. 3 ELO A  ACTION: Review enlisted promotion.  CONDITIONS: Given AR 600-8-19, Chapter 1-4.  STANDARDS: Identify the basic components of the enlisted promotions through skill level III IAW AR 600-8-19.

4. 4 System Objectives  Promote the best qualified soldiers to fill authorized enlisted spaces.  Provide for career progression.  Recognize and retain the best-qualified soldiers.  Preclude promotion of unproductive or not best qualified soldiers.  Provide an equitable system for all soldiers.

5. 5 References  Active Duty: AR 600-8-19; 10 Jan 2006  National Guard: NGR 600-200  Reserve Component: AR 140-158

6. 6 System Overview DECENTRALIZED: (Chapter 2)  Advancements to PV2 thru SPC/CPL  Promotion Authority: Unit Cdr SEMI-CENTRALIZED: (Chapter 3)  Promotions to SGT thru SSG  Promotion Authority: Bn Cdr CENTRALIZED: (Chapter 4)  Promotions to SFC thru CSM  Promotion Authority: HQDA

7. 7 Check on Learning

8. 8 ELO B  ACTION: Process soldiers for advancement under the de-centralized system.  CONDITIONS:Given AR 600-8-19, Unit Authorization documents, Unit Manning Documents and a AAA-117 Enlisted Advancement Report.  STANDARDS:Accurately compute the waiver allocations for advancement to private second class through specialist/corporal and review the Enlisted Advancement Report for completeness and accuracy IAW AR 600-8-19.

9. 9 Decentralized System 6 Advance toNormalAcceleratedLimit TIS TIMIG PV2 PFC CPL/SPC 6 12 24 4 TIS: Time in service (months) TIMIG: Time in grade (months) 4 6 18 2 3 20% Published monthly by HQDA

10. 10 Determine Automatic Eligibility TIS/TIMIG (PFC) DOR DOR TIS TIS 03 01 15 + 12 _ + 12 _ 03 13 15 04 01 15 BASD BASD 03 07 15 03 07 15 + 04 _ + 04 _ 03 11 15 03 11 15 TIMIG NOTE: Take the later date as both TIS and TIMIG requirements must be met

11. 11 Determine Waiver Eligibility TIS/TIMIG (PFC) DOR DOR TIS TIS =2 MOS =2 MOS 09 31 09 31 03 10 01 - 03 01 15 - 03 01 15 BASD BASD 08 16 08 16 +1 08 17 = 8 MOS 09 31 09 31 03 10 01 03 10 01 - 03 07 15 02 16 +1 2 17 2 17TIMIG 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

12. 12 Assigned Strength Assigned PV2 with 4 but less than 6 mo TIS = 1 Assigned PFC with 6 but less than 12 mo TIS = 2 Assigned SPC with 18 but less than 24 mo TIS = 3 Assigned PV1 PV2 PFC Authorized SPC 06 11 26 48

13. 13 Calculate Waiver Allocations PFC Demonstration Demonstration

14. 14 Calculate Waiver Allocations PFC 26 Total Assigned PFC Strength x.20 Limit x.20 Limit 5.2 maximum total waivers in unit 5.2 maximum total waivers in unit 5 round down always -2 # currently advanced w/waiver 3 number of waivers this month

15. 15 Calculate Waiver Allocations SPC/CPL Demonstration Demonstration

16. 16 Calculate Waiver Allocations SPC/CPL 48 48 Authorized Strength Authorized Strength x.10 DA imposed limit this month x.10 DA imposed limit this month 4.8 maximum total waivers in unit 4.8 maximum total waivers in unit 4 round down always -3 # currently advanced w/waiver 1 number of waivers this month

17. 17 Decentralized Timeline JUNEJULY Beginning of the month the AAA-117 is run at the Bn S1 Reviewed by unit Cdr After completion is sent to PSB 1st of month begin advancement of recommended soldiers Waivers will only be used on 1st of the month

18. 18 Reviewing The Enlisted Advancement Report Recommend Advancement YES NO YES PV2, PFC, SPC, CPL Advance to Automatic Circle & Initial submit 4187 No action required Part Eligible Need Waiver Not Eligible 1 1 22 33 Circle & Initial Submit 4187 and GRCH if waiver available

19. 19 CHECK ON LEARNING

20. 20 PRACTICAL EXERCISE

21. 21 ELO C  ACTION: Process soldiers for promotion under the semi-centralized system.  CONDITIONS: Given AR 600-8-19, Chapter 3, DA Form 3355, and appropriate source documentation.  STANDARDS: Define the semi-centralized promotion system; identify the components of the semi-centralized promotion system; compute time in service and time in grade to determine eligibility; and verify data on the Promotion Point Worksheet (DA Form 3355) IAW AR 600-8-19.

22. 22 Point System Semi-centralized ITEM MAX POINTS ITEM MAX POINTS Duty Performance 150 Awards, Decorations, and Achievements 100 and Achievements 100 Military Education 200 Civilian Education 100 Military Training (APFT and Marksmanship) 100 Total Board Points 150 Total Promotion Points 800

23. 23 Board Appearance Criteria TIS TIMIG MIL ED CIV ED 34 (16) 82 (46) 6 (4)8 (5) NONE PLDC HS, GED, COL DEGREE CRITERIACRITERIA To SGT To SSG Points350 450

24. 24 Promotion Eligibility TIS TIMIG MIL ED CIV ED 36 (18)84 (48) 8 (4)10 (5) None* PLDC* HS, GED, COL DEGREE CRITERIACRITERIA To SGT To SSG Service Remaining 12 mos0 mos *Conditional Promotions suspended 04-037

25. 25 Promotion Boards REFERENCE: Ch 3, Sec V, Para 3-15 BOARDS: Once a month (NLT 15th) Once a month (NLT 15th) Appointed by Promo Authority Appointed 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 senior Voting members at least 1 grade senior Gender/ethnic representation Gender/ethnic representationPAPERWORK: DA Form 3356 (Member) DA Form 3356 (Member) DA Form 3357 (Recorder) DA Form 3357 (Recorder)

26. 26 Memorandum of Board Proceedings REFERENCE: Ch 3, Sec VI, Para 3-17 (Also Fig 3-4 for sample) (Also Fig 3-4 for sample)SUBSTANCE:  Where and when board was conducted  Membership of the board  Alpha recommended (RMOS, SSN) by grade  Alpha not recommended (SSN) by grade  Signed by board president PROMO AUTHORITY: Approval/Disapproval all within 3 duty days.

27. 27 Promotion Timeline JANFEBMAR Promotion board 1-15th Results Sent to PSB Input into automated systems NLT 27 of month HQDA processes promotion points Promotion Point Model created 1st of month promotions become effective APR Prepare initial board packets FWD NLT than 10th to PSB

28. 28 Promotion Worksheets Initial - First board appearance Reevaluation  Administrative - At least 20 points to add  Total reevaluation – complete process with board appearance

29. 29 Section 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 GRADEDATE (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

30. 30 Section B-Administrative Points SECTION 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

31. 31 Section B-Administrative Points Page 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. DATE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL (YYYYMMDD) INDIVIDUAL (Required) (YYYYMMDD)

32. 32 Section 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

33. 33 Section D-Certification SECTION D - CERTIFICATION 1. RECOMMENDED BY BOARD 2. ATTAINED MINIMUM POINTS YESNOYESNO 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 RECORDER4. GRADE5. DATE (YYYYMMDD) 6. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME OF PROMOTION AUTHORITY7. SIGNATURE8. 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(YYYYMMDD11. TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND SIGNATURE OF COUNSELOR.

34. 34 PRACTICAL EXERCISE

35. 35 Terminal Learning Objective  Action: Manage Enlisted Promotions through Skill Level III.  Conditions: Given access to AR 600-8-19, MILPER Promotion Messages, Enlisted Promotion Handouts Forms and Reports, Practical Exercises, and class notes  Standards: Identify the basic concepts enlisted promotions through skill level III; Accurately determine waiver allocation and review the advancement eligibility for soldiers under the decentralized enlisted promotion system; and accurately review promotions of soldiers under the semi-centralized promotion system IAW AR 600-8-19.