Enlisted Promotion System Human Resources & Readiness Training Center Camp Robinson North Little Rock, Arkansas

Unclassified2 Terminal Learning Objective Action: As the Unit Administrator you will review the PER and SIDPERS generated reports; assist soldiers with the review of the R-E; advise commanders and forward completed reports to BN. Conditions: Given Ch 7, AR , RCAS UPS, and SIDPERS generated reports. Standards: You will conduct a review of the R-E.

Unclassified3 References Ref: NGB Chapter 7 Enlisted Promotion and Reduction of ARNG Personnel AR NGR ARNG PPG Appropriate Mil Tech Regulations –Effective 1 Feb 05 –supersedes Chapter 11 NGR –

Unclassified4 Changes Implement a standard promotion system based on points (1000 maximum) Creates a central promotion authority for E-5 thru E-9 Guidance to ensure the “best qualified” soldier is promoted Boards are Centralized or decentralized Covers promotions and reductions

Unclassified5 Overview Boards may be centralized or decentralized State MPMO announces board in MOI. SIDPERS Generates PER for each unit NGB R-E per soldier to commander Soldier reviews NGB R-E Recorder completes NGB Form R per soldier List compiled by MPMO

Unclassified6 ARNG EPS Implements a standard promotion system based on points (1000 maximum) Clearly names promotion authority for SGT thru SGM, AGR T-32 Ensure that the “best qualified” soldier is promoted Boards are Centralized or Decentralized

Unclassified7 Promotion Authority The Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB) for AGR Title 10 The State AG convening and promotion authority for all promotion boards to SGT through SGM. Active Army Commanders units for soldiers attached for IET training may advance and promote ARNGUS soldiers per this regulation.

Unclassified8 Enlisted Promotions and Reductions Restarts annually on the day after the cutoff date for that grade Points captured through updated SIDPERS data NGB R-E is generated with points earned for that year: (Example dates) Jul - E7’s and E8’s, Jul - E6’s, Aug - E5’s, Sep - E4’s Soldier verification of data

Unclassified9 Nonpromotable Status Subject of formal proceedings Written recommendation to reclassify soldier for inefficiency or disciplinary reasons No security clearance or favorable security investigation Ineligible for immediate reenlistment/ extension of enlistment. Bar to Reenlistment or Extension of Enlistment Written recommendation to remove soldier from list (7-55) Soldier is undergoing medical evaluation proceedings

Unclassified10 Declared an unsatisfactory participant per AR : Nine or more declared unexcused absences from scheduled training assemblies. Unexcused absence from AT, full-time National Guard Duty (FTNGD) Absent without leave (AWOL) per AR Failed Enlisted Qualitative Retention Board (EQRB) Nonpromotable Status

Unclassified11 Suspension of favorable personnel actions (SFPA) (flagged) per AR or has a Circumstance that requires an SFPA Assigned ING Expired physical examination Expired current enlistment contract Approved voluntary retirement application. Nonpromotable Status

Unclassified12 Failed to qualify, apply, or accept a training date for, enter, show for or successfully complete required Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) Involuntarily extended for mobilization Nonpromotable Status

Unclassified13 Cycle Overview (cont) Promotion Board Overview –Decentralized - –Centralized - –Packets are reviewed, points tallied and recorded. –Database is compiled with points and lists are established for each CPMOS and grade

Unclassified14 Example of a EPS Promotion to E-8/E-9 –PSB review date: 7 May 04 –Creation of NGB 4100: 6 Jul 04 –Mail to Unit: 10 Jul 04 –Suspense to DCSPER: 18 Sep 04 –Board Date: Sep 04 –List Published Date: 1 Oct 04

Unclassified15 Selection Criteria Participating satisfactory per AR Meet TIG and TIS requirements TIMIG TIS CES –SGT 6 months NA NA –SSG 8 months NA NA –SFC 11 months 9 yrs 6 yrs –MSG 12 months 13 yrs 8 years –SGM 14 months 16 yrs 10 years

Unclassified16 Selection Criteria HS diploma, HS-GED equivalent, alternate credential, or an associate or higher degree MOSQ Recommended by submission of NGB R Note - flagged soldiers vary by state

Unclassified17 Ineligible for Consideration Command initiated removal Non MOSQ Barred for reenlistment Found unfit by MMRB Unsatisfactory Participant OCS/SMP In the ING

Unclassified18 Service Remaining Obligations To SGT and SSG - 1 year To SFC, MSG, SGM - 2 year Exception may be bonus eligible Reduce to previous grade if voluntarily separated prior to fulfilling obligation

Unclassified19 Points Time in Grade –max 75 points –5 points per year up to 15 years Time in service –max 75 points –3 points per year up to 25 years

Unclassified20 Points (cont) Awards - max 75 points –Soldier medal or higher: 35 points –Bronze star or Purple Heart: 30 points –Disting Svc Mdl/Meritorious Svc Mdl: 25 pts –Air Medal/Commendation Medal: 20 points –Achievement Medals: 15 points –State Medals

Unclassified21 Points (cont) Weapons Qualification- must be within TY 05 or TY 04 (1 Oct 03 to last date of board) –Maximum 75 points –Expert - 75 points –Sharpshooter - 50 points –Marksman - 25 points Post Secondary (Civilian) education –Maximum 75 points –1 to 60 semester hours: 1 pt per hour –75 points for baccalaureate or higher degree

Unclassified22 Points (cont) Self Development Courses (ACCP) –Maximum 75 points –1 point for each 5 hours sub course completed –5 points for each course series completed NCOES - no points granted

Unclassified23 Points (cont) Other Resident Courses to include IDT configured –Maximum 75 points –5 points for each week completed APFT - Maximum 75 points - within 18 months of board, AGR within 8 months of board –0 to 179: 0 points –180 to 299: 5 to 70 points at 2 to 3 pt intervals –300: 75 points Leadership Appraisals –Maximum 400 points –Average of 3 leaders

Unclassified24 Appraisals (NGB R) Soldiers evaluated by 3 leaders (400 out of 1000 points) Evaluation areas are same as those on NCOER Centralized – completed by established board members Decentralized – completed by soldier’s chain of command

Unclassified25 Examples of NGB 4100-R-1-E Elections Consideration in MOS other than primary Election to stay in assigned BN Election to stay in MACOM Election for unit and detachment(s) only Driving distances from Home of Record Instructor only CSM/1SG, SGM/MSG

Unclassified26 Fill Process Order of precedence for filling vacancies using personnel management philosophies –excess/Lateral –Enlisted Promotion System –A No-Fill Process –Fill by enlistment

Unclassified27 Control Numbers Control Numbers (EX: 04-11B-001-E7) –assigned to soldiers that are selected but cannot be promoted Remaining service obligation Awaiting control grade Outdated APFT (not applicable if flagged) –stay with soldier as long as they remain in the MOS and grade selected for

Unclassified28 NCOES requirements for Promotion and Board Consideration To SGT – None To SSG - PLDC To SFC - BNCOC (all phases) To MSG – ANCOC To SGM - enrollment in USASMC Completion of next NCOES level is required within 2 years of promotion date or REFRAD whichever is the latter, failure may result in reduction action initiation

Unclassified29 NCOES Requirements Completion of all phases - submit packets stating ineligible - annotate PER USMC NCOES credit accepted for Combat Development Command No credit for courses conducted by the Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard. Do not submit requests for waiver or exception to policy.

Unclassified30 Laterals SPC to CPL when assigned to a SGT position with like MOS MSG to 1SG concurrent with to a 1SG position authorized in MTOE/TDA. SGM to CSM IAW chp 9 NGR

Unclassified31 MTOE/TDA Reorganization- Involuntarily reclassification into another MOS. –Soldiers promoted under these rules into a new MOS must become qualified in the time required or be reduced.

Unclassified32 Special Promotions Considerations Critically Ill Posthumous Retirement Meritorious

Unclassified33 Promotions while Mobilized under Title 10 USC Ref – NGB Personnel Policy Guidance Mobilized soldiers are considered on State EPS boards Mobilized soldiers can be promoted against vacant non- mobilized positions –The vacant position must remain vacant –Soldier transferred to new unit upon REFRAD States submit DA 4187 requesting promotion to HRC

Unclassified34 Conditional Promotions No longer applicable after 1 Jan 04 for E5 thru E8

Unclassified35 Administrative removal (cont) –At the direction of a reduction board –When notified of NCOES training required for promotion, declines, refuses or fails to apply for, enroll, be accepted into, or graduate due to an act, omission or failure of standards. –Refuses or fails to complete MOS training required for reclassification. –Declines an offer based on their pre-elections. –Enrolls in a officer producing program.

Unclassified36 Command Initiated Removal Cmdr may request removal at any time Must notify the soldier in writing of the intent Soldier is given min of 30 days to respond TAG is final authority on all cases

Unclassified37 Command Initiated Removal Considerations Punishment under UCMJ (or State code) or nonpunitive measures should not automatically be the sole basis conduct before and after the punishment and circumstances leading to and surrounding the misconduct To remove a soldier based solely on a minor or isolated incident of misconduct may be unfair to the soldier.

Unclassified38 Command Initiated Removal Reasons Not in compliance AR 600-9, or consecutive failure of record APFTs. Punishment under Article 15, UCMJ or State code Any court-martial conviction. A memorandum of reprimand, signed by a general officer Adverse documentation directed for filing in OMPF. Other derogatory information received in official channels Substandard performance.

Unclassified39 Reductions (types) Voluntary Failure to complete training (2 years after REFRAD/promotion Return from AD to lower graded position Not properly assigned after 2 yrs from enlistment for Try 1 Unit reorganization, inactivation, full-time support utilization requirements or downgrading SPMD positions Failure to meet the service remaining requirement Entry into a training program requiring a lower grade Inefficiency Misconduct

Unclassified40 Reductions Only SGT and above are eligible to request a reduction board Notification is required in writing to Soldier Soldier may waive

Unclassified41 Standby Advisory Boards - MOS Reclassification Upon assignment to new DMOS, soldier removed from current list Soldier can only compete in new MOS Upon completion of MOS training and subsequent award of new MOS the soldier may request STAB for integration onto the current list in new MOS

Unclassified42 Reductions Authorized reduction board –Inefficiency –Failure to complete NCOES within 2 years –misconduct –civil conviction. Not authorized reduction board –administrative reduction –failure to meet promotion requirement (other than NCOES) –loss of authorized grade due to reorganization or release from active duty.

Unclassified43 Standby Advisory Boards (cont) Soldiers must have met requirements at time of original board After board the list is recompiled and redistributed Transfers/prior service enlistments with placement directly onto a state’s EPS list via STAB is at the discretion of the state’s TAG

Unclassified44 Standby Advisory Boards Cases approved by State AG or MPMO Not for improperly convened boards Considerations: - Soldier's records reviewed, not selected - Material errors - Reclassified IAW para Possible Interstate transfer

Unclassified45 Summary Review of NGB Form 4100-R-1 Changes IAW Ch 7 Promotion authority How the process initiates Promotion board process Notification to soldiers and commanders