CBA OFFICER PROMOTION UPDATE February 4, 2015 Formal Evaluation Overview

AGENDA  Administrative Procedures  Officer Promotion Tracks  Overview  Checks and Balances  2LT Requirements  1LT Requirements  CPT Requirements  MAJ Requirements  LTC Requirements  Waivers  Medallion Recipients  Questions

 All newly selected Cadet Officer are Frocked to the Rank based on designated position and LET level.  Officer must complete promotion requirements to officially earn a promotion at their designated rank. Squad Member  Officer/Staff Candidates must complete all suspense's as assigned in the Battalion Training Guidance. Failure to comply will result in revocation of promot ion and position. Cadet will then be assigned as a Squad Member.  All Officer/Staff Candidates records are Active.  All Cadets will have a separate promotion folder (Controlled Document). (Active).  All completed promotion requirements will dated and initialed by the Cadet Evaluator.  Supporting documentation will be required for designated promotion requirements. (Not acting leader due to an absence)  Only the senior ranking officer for each period can remove the promotion record from the Battalion File Cabinet. (Not acting leader due to an absence)  Battalion Executive Officer/S1 will maintain promotion Excel Spreadsheet.  Once Cadet is promoted: - Their promotion worksheet and supporting documents will be placed in their personal folder. Administrative Procedures

Officer Promotion Tracks POSITIONAUTH LET 2LET 3LET 4LET 5LET 6LET 7(H)LET 8(H) Battalion Commander LTCN/A 1LT*CPT*MAJ*LTC* Battalion Executive Officer MAJN/A 2LT*1LT*CPT*MAJ* Operations Officer MAJN/AMSG2LT*1LT*CPT*MAJ* Personnel Officer CPTSGTSFC2LT1LTCPTCPT* Logistical Officer CPTSGTSFC2LT1LTCPTCPT* Intelligence Officer CPTSGTSFC2LT1LTCPTCPT* Public Affairs Officer CPTSGTSFC2LT1LTCPTCPT* Academic Enhancement Officer CPTSGT*SFC*2LT*1LT*CPT* Company Instructor/Senior Cadet Advisor MAJN/A 2LT1LTCPTCPT* Company Commander CPTN/A2LT*1LTCPT* Company Executive Officer 1LTN/ASFC*2LT*1LT* CPT* Platoon Leader 2LTSGTSSG2LT1LT 1LT* *Medallion Recipient

Two Phases Formal Evaluation (Promotion Work Sheet – Active – Must complete within 4 Weeks) Phase 1 Formal Evaluation (6Weeks) – Complete all designated Formal Evaluation prerequisites. (Promotion Work Sheet – Active – Must complete within 4 Weeks) Promotion Validation (Battalion Promotion Verification Sheet -Active) Phase 2 Promotion Validation (1 Week Period) – One week verification that all promotion requirement have been met. (Battalion Promotion Verification Sheet -Active) Phase 1 in six Weeks  Cadet must complete Phase 1 in six Weeks  Failure to complete Phase 1 within designated timeline will result in Cadet ineligible for promotion. Phase 1 in six Weeks  Cadet must complete Phase 1 in six Weeks  Failure to complete Phase 1 within designated timeline will result in Cadet ineligible for promotion. OVERVIEW If a Cadet is removed from their position for adverse reasons or fails to complete any phase within designated time period the Cadet will be demoted to the maximum rank of Staff Sergeant or the rank they held prior to selection to new position and rank.

 Cadets can review their promotion folder.  Battalion will maintain promotion Excel Spreadsheet.  Battalion will post the names off all Cadets that are scheduled to be promoted and all Cadets in the Formal Evaluation Phase on the Website and Bulletin Board every Tuesday.  All Formal Evaluation Phase requirements must be posted on the Company training schedule.  Folders will be inspected every Friday by the Army Instructors and/or Cadet Staff and Commander.  Cadets can review their promotion folder.  Battalion will maintain promotion Excel Spreadsheet.  Battalion will post the names off all Cadets that are scheduled to be promoted and all Cadets in the Formal Evaluation Phase on the Website and Bulletin Board every Tuesday.  All Formal Evaluation Phase requirements must be posted on the Company training schedule.  Folders will be inspected every Friday by the Army Instructors and/or Cadet Staff and Commander. Checks and Balances

1st Week 4 th Week 2 nd Week 3 rd Week 5 th Week 6 th Week 6 Formal Evaluation Phase Formal Evaluation Phase 6 Weeks MAX (Active) 6 Weeks MAX (Active) No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. Know the 11 Principals of Leadership. Know the 11 Principals of Leadership. Instruct a Class on how to write a Training Schedule. Instruct a Class on how to write a Training Schedule. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Promotion Promotion Validation 2 ND LT

1st Week 4 th Week 2 nd Week 3 rd Week 5 th Week 6 th Week 6 Formal Evaluation Phase Formal Evaluation Phase 6 Weeks MAX (Active) 6 Weeks MAX (Active) No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. Know the Staff Estimate. Know the Staff Estimate. Know Roles and Responsibilities of the Battalion Staff Know Roles and Responsibilities of the Battalion Staff Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Promotion Promotion Validation 1 ST LT

1st Week 4 th Week 2 nd Week 3 rd Week 5 th Week 6 th Week 6 Formal Evaluation Phase Formal Evaluation Phase 6 Weeks MAX (Active) 6 Weeks MAX (Active) No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. Write a Battalion Training Schedule. Write a Battalion Training Schedule. Write Essay on a World Leader. Write Essay on a World Leader. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Promotion Promotion Validation CPT

1st Week 4 th Week 2 nd Week 3 rd Week 5 th Week 6 th Week 6 Formal Evaluation Phase Formal Evaluation Phase 6 Weeks MAX (Active) 6 Weeks MAX (Active) No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. Write a Resume for a leadership Instructor’s position. Write a Resume for a leadership Instructor’s position. Write Essay on an Army Leader. Write Essay on an Army Leader. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Promotion Promotion Validation MAJ

1st Week 4 th Week 2 nd Week 3 rd Week 5 th Week 6 th Week 6 Formal Evaluation Phase Formal Evaluation Phase 6 Weeks MAX (Active) 6 Weeks MAX (Active) No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No uniform misses during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No dressing out or participating misses in Physical Fitness Training during a 6-week period prior to initiating the Formal Promotion evaluation period. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. No referrals to Prime Time, ISS, or OSS during a 6-week period prior to promotion. Write a 4 page book review on “The Prince” by Niccolò Machiavelli. Write a 4 page book review on “The Prince” by Niccolò Machiavelli. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. Have a 90 average in JROTC for the last grading period and at the time of recommendation. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. “B" average for all classes based on most recent report card or progress reports. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Have an average score of 45 on the most recent Cadet Challenge. Promotion Promotion Validation LTC

 A Cadet may request that any item on the requirements be waived (not required) if there is good reason for such action.  The Cadet must submit the request for waiver through the chain of command to the Senior Army Instructor (SAI).  For example, a Corporal who has a physical limitation may request waiver of the Cadet Challenge requirement through his/her Platoon Leader (PL), Company Commander (CO CDR), and Battalion Commander (BN CDR) to the SAI.  A Battalion Staff member would submit the request through the Battalion Executive Officer (BN XO).  The SAI will discuss all waivers with the CO CDR, the BN CDR, and the Army Instructor (AI) before making a decision.  The decision may be to waive the requirement entirely, to reduce the requirement, or to substitute the requirement with some other activity.  A Cadet may request that any item on the requirements be waived (not required) if there is good reason for such action.  The Cadet must submit the request for waiver through the chain of command to the Senior Army Instructor (SAI).  For example, a Corporal who has a physical limitation may request waiver of the Cadet Challenge requirement through his/her Platoon Leader (PL), Company Commander (CO CDR), and Battalion Commander (BN CDR) to the SAI.  A Battalion Staff member would submit the request through the Battalion Executive Officer (BN XO).  The SAI will discuss all waivers with the CO CDR, the BN CDR, and the Army Instructor (AI) before making a decision.  The decision may be to waive the requirement entirely, to reduce the requirement, or to substitute the requirement with some other activity. Waivers – No Change -

 Promotion to next Rank at Medallion Ceremony.  Promotions will be retroactive back to August  If a enlisted recipient is in the Formal Evaluation Phase at the time of receiving the medal, they will be promoted two ranks. (Also applies to Superior Cadet Promotions)  Cadets must complete general knowledge/validation test of new rank within 2 weeks of receiving the Medallion.  Promotion to next Rank at Medallion Ceremony.  Promotions will be retroactive back to August  If a enlisted recipient is in the Formal Evaluation Phase at the time of receiving the medal, they will be promoted two ranks. (Also applies to Superior Cadet Promotions)  Cadets must complete general knowledge/validation test of new rank within 2 weeks of receiving the Medallion. Medallion Recipients LET 1’s are now eligible to compete for the Medallion

CBA OFFICER PROMOTION UPDATE QUESTIONS February 4, 2015