1. Communicate Centralized Promotions and Selections
Military Personnel Managers Course
CP50
Communicate Centralized Promotions and Selections
SHOW SLIDE 1: COMMUNICATE CENTRALIZED PROMOTIONS AND SELECTIONS
Lesson Plan for Lesson 805C – Communicate Centralized Promotions and Selections
Lesson 8.0 Hours
Lesson Author: Mr. David Smoot
Date: 31 January 2014
Student Prerequisite Work: Review: FM 1-0 (para 4-5), AR (Chapter 4), and AR
Watch DA Secretariat Video at:
Method of Instruction: Small Group
Media: Small Group Instruction 1:15 Instructor to student ratio
Risk Assessment: Low
Evaluation: Students will receive an end of module exam for Provide HR Services. Students must score a minimum of 70% to pass the exam.
Environmental Statement: Environmental protection is not just the law but the right thing to do. It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. Refer to FM , Environmental Considerations, and GTA , Environmental-Related Risk Assessment.
Safety Statement: In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment IAW FM 5-19, Composite Risk Management. Leaders will complete a DA Form 7566, Composite Risk Management Worksheet, during the planning and completion of each task and sub-task by assessing mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time available, and civil considerations (METT-TC).
Motivator: The outcome of this lesson is to help CP50 HR professionals recapitulate current standards in communicating centralized promotions. This lesson’s focus is geared toward the CP50 careerist understanding the centralized promotion system. Students may have current knowledge of processing promotions through previous experience at previous grade levels and positions.
Instructional Lead-In: The importance of accurately communicating promotions and selections may have an inherent impact on a how leader’s are engaged in their Soldier’s career. Likewise, accurately communicating promotions and selections will have an impact on the lives and careers of Soldiers and their Families.
NOTE: Instructors should use the Center of Army Lessons Learned (CALL), S1Net, and the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (AHRC) for additional information to aid in facilitating this lesson. You have the flexibility to adjust the discussion time to suit your teaching. Please do not think that you are bound to the clock. The instructor has the flexibility to adjust the discussion time to suit his / her teaching. The only constraint upon the instructor is the learning objective.
January 2018

2. Terminal Learning Objective
ACTION: Communicate Centralize Promotion and Selections
CONDITIONS: Given Access to AR , AR , and relevant MILPER Messages.
STANDARDS: Careerist will meet the standard by scoring 70% or higher on the practical exercise with the overall objective of refining an understanding of:
Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
Show Slide 2: Terminal Learning Objective (TLO)
NOTE: Inform the students of the TLO requirements.
ACTION: Communicate Centralize Promotion and Selections
CONDITIONS: Given Access to AR , AR , and relevant MILPER Messages.
STANDARDS: Careerist will meet the standard by scoring 70% or higher on the practical exercise with the overall objective of refining an understanding of:
1. Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
2. Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Inform the students that the purpose of today’s class is to discuss and provide knowledge on requirements, principles, and responsibilities when communicating centralized promotions as a CP50 professional.

3. Outline Historical Perspective Overview of the Army Promotion System
Policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system
Policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system
SHOW SLIDE 3: OUTLINE
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Tell the students the outline is organized around learning activities which are similar to the TLO.
NOTE: Discuss with the student their reactions on the DA Secretariat video ( Focus students on what they heard and whether it dispelled myths about the process. Ask if anyone has ever sat on a DA Promotion / selection board and how their experience differs or models what was presented in the video.
Reading: “Going before the board: Put your best foot forward.”

4. Active Army Promotion Systems
Officer
DECENTRALIZED selection process
LTG / GEN (Presidential Appointment)
1LT / CW2 (Battalion Commander)
CENTRALIZED selection process
MG, BG, COL, LTC, MAJ, and CPT are IAW sections 611 through 626 and 628, Title 10, United States Code (USC)
CW5, CW4, and CW3 are IAW sections 571 through 583, Title 10, USC
Promotion Authority: Secretary of the Army (SECARMY)
Enlisted
DECENTRALIZED
Advancements to SPC / CPL and below
Promotion Authority: Unit Commander (CDR)
SEMI-CENTRALIZED
Promotions to SGT and SSG
Promotion Authority: Battalion / Brigade Commanders (BN / BDE CDR)
CENTRALIZED
Promotions to SFC thru SGM
Promotion Authority: Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) (AHRC)
SHOW SLIDE 4: ACTIVE ARMY PROMOTION SYSTEMS
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
INSTRUCTOR NOTES: Provide an overview of the slide to the students. Open up a discussion of what happens during each phase of promotions. Refer students to regulations AR and AR if clarification is needed. AR AR

5. Officer Promotion System
Key Components
Officer Components
Promotion Eligibility
Approval Authorities
Promotion Zones
Order of Promotion
Promotion Acceptance
Promotion Ceremonies
Frocking Criteria
Critically or Terminally Ill
Centrally Selected
Posthumous Promotions
Special Branch Promotions
Determining Active Date of Rank (ADOR)
Automated Promotion Management
Compute Promotion Eligibility Date (PED)
SHOW SLIDE 5: OFFICER PROMOTION SYSTEM KEY COMPONENTS
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
1. This lesson is based upon past knowledge of promotions and will focus on centralized promotions. The slide depicts a snapshot of the officer promotion system key components. Some of these will be covered during the course of the lesson.
2. The decentralized promotion system applies primarily for 1LT and CW2 promotions. Decentralized promotions to GEN and LTG are executed by HQDA through Presidential Appointment, and are not taught during this block of instruction. Key components of the decentralized promotion system are:
a. Determining Active Date of Rank (ADOR)
b. Compute Promotion Eligibility Date (PED)
c. Promotion Authorities
d. Non-Selection Rules / DA Form 78
e. Promotion Eligibility Factors
f. Promotion Management
3. Key components of the centralized officer promotions system are:
a. Centrally Selected
b. Promotion Eligibility
c. Approval Authorities
d. Promotion Zones
e. Order of Promotion
f. Promotion Acceptance
g. Promotion Ceremonies
h. Frocking Criteria
i. Critically or Terminally Ill
j. Posthumous Promotions
k. Special Branch Promotions

6. Enlisted Promotion System Key Components
Decentralized Promotions
(Chapter 2)
PV2 / PFC / SPC / CPL
Promotion Eligibility
Waivers
Roles and Responsibilities
(Battalion S1 / Brigade S1)
Semi-Centralized Promotions
(Chapter 3)
SGT / SSG
Roles and Responsibilities
Modifications
Promotion Point Categories
Promotion Eligibility Criteria
Promotion Pin-on Eligibility
Criteria
Monthly Promotion Cycle
S1 Promotion Board Prep
Promotion Point Worksheet
to SGT / to SSG
S1 Reports
S1 Audit Report
Promotion Boards
Promotion Board Proceedings
Command List Integration
Promotion Ceremonies
Battlefield Promotions
Centralized Promotions
(Chapter 4)
SFC / MSG / SGM
Promotion Eligibility
Selection Board
Roles and Responsibilities
Qualitative Management
Program (QMP)
Standby Advisory Boards
Promotion Ceremonies
SHOW SLIDE 6: ENLISTED PROMOTION SYSTEM KEY COMPONENTS
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Students should view the slide as a refresher.
The decentralized promotion system applies to PV2 thru CPL. The semi-centralized promotion system applies to SPC and SGT competing for SGT and SSG. The centralized promotion system applies to SFC thru SGM.
NOTE: Inform the students that we will not focus on semi-centralized promotions in this lesson, but will briefly review a few major changes in semi-centralized promotions in the next slide.

7. Centralized Promotions BN / BDE S1 Roles and Responsibilities
Notify Soldiers in the zone of consideration for promotion
Ensure Soldiers are counseled regarding service remaining requirements and procedures for declining promotion
Prepare promotion certificates
Prepare removal documentation, if necessary
Assist in adding documents to the Soldier’s MHRR
Battalion S1:
Review HQDA selection lists and notify AHRC of discrepancies
Forward initial FLAG to AHRC for Soldiers on promotion list
Forward reclassification orders on Soldiers who are reclassified while on promotion list
Screen the monthly sequence number memorandum and by-name list for promotions
Ensure promotions orders are provided to the BN S1
Brigade S1:
SHOW SLIDE 7: CENTRALIZED PROMOTIONS BN / BDE S1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Chapter 4, Tables 4-1, 4-2, and 4-4 to discuss BN and BDE S1 roles and responsibilities for processing centralized promotions.
NOTE: Explain to the students that the slide gives an overview of BN and BDE S1 roles and responsibilities, and as CP50 technicians, they must understand the responsibilities at those levels.
BDE S1s have the most interaction with HQDA regarding centralized promotions. However, most contact with Soldiers is done by the BN S1. Though promotion lists are released from HQDA to the BDE S1, it is still the BN S1’s responsibility to notify Soldiers and prepare promotion certificates. The BDE S1 should supervise and provide guidance to BN S1s to ensure successful mission accomplishment.

8. Check On Learning
Q. What grades does the active component centralized selection process cover? A. Promotion to SFC through SGM/CSM, CW3 through CW5, and CPT through MG. Q. What is the main difference in the primary key components of the promotion system for officers and enlisted Soldiers? A. Decentralized and centralized for officers; enlisted decentralized, semi-centralized, and centralized.
SHOW SLIDE 8: CHECK ON LEARNING
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity with the students before proceeding to the next learning activity.
Q. What grades does the active component centralized selection process cover?
A. Promotion to SFC through SGM/CSM, CW3 through CW5, and CPT through MG.
Q. What is the main difference in the primary key components of the promotion system for officers and enlisted Soldiers?
A. Decentralized and centralized for officers; enlisted decentralized, semi-centralized, and centralized.

9. Centralized Enlisted Promotions
SHOW SLIDE 9: CENTRALIZED ENLISTED PROMOTIONS
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Transition slide to centralized promotions.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Chapter 4, para. 4-1, to discuss centralized promotions.
1. The centralized promotion system has been in effect for promotion of enlisted Soldiers since 1 January 1969 for SGM, 1 March 1969 for MSG, and 1 June 1970 for SFC. The Commander, AHRC, promotes Soldiers to the rank of SFC, MSG, and SGM. Primarily, centralized promotions rely on the Soldier to ensure their records are up-to-date prior to the promotion board convening. Selection and promotion authority by HQDA does not deprive local commanders of the authority to reduce Soldiers in the rank of SFC, MSG, and SGM for inefficiency or conviction by a civil court.
2. Criteria for primary and secondary zones of consideration for each rank are announced by AHRC before each board via MILPER message and . Soldiers in the rank of SSG, SFC, and MSG may decline consideration for promotion and, if applicable, attendance at the U.S. Army Sergeants’ Major Academy (USASMA).

10. Active Component Senior Enlisted Promotion Rates
23.5%
13.2%
11.6%
SHOW SLIDE 10: Active Component Senior Enlisted Promotion Rates
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
Return
FY15 SGM rates are notional projections
Dashed lines represent average per grade

11. Centralized Selection Board Process
Pre-Board
Post-Board
Composed of at least five members; divided into two or more panels with each panel composed of at least three voting members, including commissioned officers and senior NCOs
President of each board is a general officer
Female and minority representation, if available
No Soldier may personally appear before the board; Letters to the board are authorized, but must be specific in nature
AHRC announces the results of a selection board by command memorandum
Names of Soldiers considered are listed alphabetically with sequence numbers for those recommended for promotion
AHRC determines and announces the total number of promotions to SFC, MSG, and SGM on a monthly basis; DOR and effective date of promotion are the same
SHOW SLIDE 11: CENTRALIZED SELECTION BOARD PROCESS
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Chapter 4, paras. 4-3 through 4-7, to discuss procedures for centralized promotion boards.
Centralized selection boards are convened at AHRC. The board is composed of at least five members. The board may be divided into two or more panels. Each panel is composed of at least three voting members, including commissioned officers and senior NCOs. The president of each board is a general officer. An officer is appointed to each board to serve as the recorder without vote. As opposed to semi-centralized boards where at least one member of the promotion board must be the same gender as the Soldiers being evaluated, at the centralized level, female and minority members are represented “if available.” Soldiers are not allowed to appear before the board in person or in the interest of anyone being considered.
After the promotion board results have been attested and approved, the results are processed. Processing time for reviewing, publishing, and releasing each list varies from 6 to 8 weeks based on the number of Soldiers considered and selected. (Note: Published lists are no longer prepositioned). AHRC announces the results of a selection board by command memorandum. The memorandum includes the following enclosures:
Memorandum of Instruction.
Considered / selected list.
Profile analysis.
Summary of board actions.
3. Senior Enlisted Promotions are announced monthly, by MOS. This allows for more timely and accurate force alignment at those ranks. The number of Soldiers to be promoted each month is determined by ODCSPER ICW the Director, EPMD, AHRC, based on requirements for individual MOS, rank, and budgetary constraints.

12. Centralized Promotion Requirements
Criteria
To SFC
To MSG
To SGM
AFS
6 yrs
8 yrs
10 yrs
SSD
Complete SSD 3 for promotion consideration
Complete SSD 4 for promotion consideration
Graduate Sergeant Major Course
PME
Complete SLC to Pin on SFC
Complete Master Leader Course to Pin on (once Implemented)
N/A
ADSO
3 yrs
Civ Ed
HS / GED
HS/GED
Security
Clearance
MOS Specific or Interim at same level
Interim Secret or higher
Interim Secret or
Higher
SHOW SLIDE 12: CENTRALIZED PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Refer the students to AR , Chapter 1, para and Chapter 4, paras. 4-2 and 4-8 to briefly discuss the centralized promotion requirements. Also, inform them that effective 1 October 2011, Soldiers now incur a 36-month service obligation upon accepting promotion to SFC, MSG, and SGM (was previously 24 months).
Army Directive : Requirements for Noncommissioned Officer Promotions
MILPER Message P Select-Train-Educate-Promote Changes
to the Semi-Centralized and Centralized Promotions
If selected for promotion and missing PME requirement – NCO has 18 months to complete removed from promotion list on 1st day of 19 month following release of the list

13. Select, Train, Educate, Promote (STEP)
Deliberate, Continuous, Sequential, Progressive
Promotion
pin-on REQUIREMENT to SGT
pin-on REQUIREMENT to SSG
pin-on REQUIREMENT to SFC
SSD
REQUIRED
SSD-2
SSD-3
SSD-4
SSD-5
SSD-1
Eligibility REQUIREMENT for recommendation to SGT
Eligibility REQUIREMENT for recommendation to SSG
Eligibility REQUIREMENT for board consideration to SFC
Eligibility REQUIREMENT for board consideration to MSG
ALC
SLC
SMC
BLC
Eligibility REQUIREMENT for CSM/SGM Nominative Consideration
pin-on REQUIREMENT to MSG
MLC
ELC/ NLC
Promotion
pin-on REQUIREMENT to SGM
SHOW SLIDE 13: Select, Train, Educate, Promote (STEP)
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Para 1-28: a. Except for promotions completed under the provisions of paragraphs 1–18, 1–19, 1–20, 1–22, 3–5a(2), and 8–3, Soldiers (all components) must complete the following professional military education (PME) courses as follows:
(1) Completion of SSD 1 is an eligibility requirement for recommendation to SGT.
(2) Graduation of the Basic Leader Course (BLC) is a promotion requirement to SGT. Soldiers promoted per the pro-visions of paragraphs 3–5d and 3–5e are not required to complete NCOES in order to otherwise qualify for promotion pin-on.
(3) Completion of SSD 2 is an eligibility requirement for recommendation to SSG.
(4) Graduation of the Advanced Leaders Course (ALC) is a promotion requirement to SSG.
(5) Completion of SSD 3 is an eligibility requirement for promotion consideration to SFC.
(6) Graduation of the Senior Leaders Course (SLC) is a promotion requirement to SFC.
(7) Completion of SSD 4 is an eligibility requirement for promotion consideration to MSG.
(8) Graduation of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course (USASMC) is a promotion requirement to SGM for RA and USAR (AGR) Soldiers (see para 1–28c).
b. The DCS, G–1 may announce Armywide suspension to the PME requirements outlined in this paragraph when circumstances (such as operational environment, funding and training capacity) warrant.
MILPER MESSAGE
"Beginning with the FY18 MSG selection list, Soldiers must graduate the Master Leaders Course (MLC) to be considered fully qualified for promotion. This policy (linking MLC to MSG promotion) will be captured in a future iteration of AR prior to implementation. In order to facilitate transition to this change, the FY17 MSG selection list is designed to satisfy projected monthly promotion requirements through FY18. So only those on the FY18 MSG list and in the future will be required to complete MLC. Those on the FY 17 MSG roster that was just published this week, no they do not." 13

14. Centralized Selection Board Panel
Board President
General A IN B
AR/EN C
FA/AD D
SIG E
MP/MI F
QM/CM/AC K
REC/RET/
BAND/PAO G OD H
MED I
AG/CH/
FI/LGL J
AV/TC L
SF/CA/
PSYOP
SHOW SLIDE 14: CENTRALIZED SELECTION BOARD PANEL
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Chapter 4, para. 4-3 to briefly discuss how a typical centralized selection board panel is setup.
BOARD
CSM/SGM/SMC
MSG
SFC
RECORDS
6,000
22,000
33,000
BOARD PROFILES
AR , para. 4-3

15. Board Analysis
Board analysis of a Soldier’s file includes a careful evaluation of many factors -
Variety of assignments between MTOE and TDA; well rounded with both outstanding leadership and technical skills
Duty titles reflective of actual position including scope, depth, echelon
Trends in efficiency, competence and potential at the next higher grade, and quantifiable bullet comments for excellence ratings (reflected on evaluations)
Length of service and maturity
Awards, decorations, and commendations
Civilian education level weighed (i.e., at least an associate’s degree); achieved or exceeded course standards for professional development schools
Moral standards, integrity, and character
Physically fit and maintained height and weight standards (able to pass an alternate physical fitness test when applicable)
SHOW SLIDE 15: BOARD ANALYSIS
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Instruct the students to review the Advance Sheet titled “Memorandum Subject: Career Management Field (CMF) 42 Review and Analysis.” Explain to the students that the memorandum is an example of a board analysis from a previous MSG Promotion and Selection Board for CMF 42.
1. Selections for promotions are made by MOS to limit the number of promotions and meet a specific select objective. Soldiers are considered for promotion using the "whole Soldier" concept whereby their qualifications for promotion are judged by their entire record. No one item is considered overriding in determining the best qualified for promotion.
2. Boards consider the Soldier’s performance record in the official file (military HR record). The board’s analysis of the file includes a careful evaluation of many factors –
a. Scope and variety of assignments.
b. Estimate of potential (as reflected on evaluations) expected of an NCO at the next higher grade.
c. Trends in efficiency.
d. Length of service and maturity.
e. Awards, decorations, and commendations.
f. Military and civilian education.
g. Moral standards, integrity, and character.
h. Maintained general physical fitness condition and height / weight standards.
3. A profile analysis is enclosed with the results of each selection board. This is an analysis of the board results by MOS and CMF. The analysis provides insight into some of the areas that might have influenced the board’s decision. The analysis does not include all areas represented in a Soldier’s file and considered by the board.
4. Soldiers not selected for promotion are not provided specific reasons for non-selection. Soldiers may consult the statistical analysis portion of the promotion list or they may contact their Career Professional Development NCO of their respective branch for an analysis on how to enhance their careers.

16. Qualitative Service Program
(QSP)
QUALITATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (QMP) BOARD
Applies to SFC and above who have between 20 and 30 years AFS
Designed to ensure Senior NCOs serve in a manner consistent with good order and discipline
Senior NCOs are subject to QMP if they receive one of the following documents since their last promotion
General Officer Letter/Memorandum of Reprimand
Conviction by Courts-Martial or Article 15, UCMJ
Relief for Cause Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report
Senior Rater Rating of 4 (Fair) or 5 (Poor) in the overall Performance or Potential blocks on an NCOER
Academic Evaluation Report (DA Form 1059) indicating NCOES Course Failure
Over-Strength Qualitative Service Program (os-qsp) BOARD
Applies to NCOs in grades SSG-SGM in specific PMOS/grade where the Army’s 12-month operating strength projection exceeds its goals
PROMOTION STAGNATION QUALITATIVE SERVICE PROGRAM (PS-QSP) BOARD
Applies to NCOs in grades SSG-SGM in a specific PMOS/grade where promotion stagnation exists
SHOW SLIDE: 16 QUALITATIVE SERVICE PROGRAM
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
In March 2012, the Army implemented two new Qualitative Services Programs in addition to the QMP.
QMP. The Qualitative Management Program is a program designed to enhance the quality of the force. QMP was suspended following partial mobilization in 2003; however, was reinstated in July The QMP considers Senior NCOs (SFC-SGM) whose performance, conduct and/or potential for advancement may not meet Army standards. NCOs selected for QMP are denied continued service.
OS-QSP. The Over-Strength Qualitative Service Program Board considers NCOs (SSG-SGM) in specific PMOS/grade where the Army’s 12-month operating strength projection exceeds its goal.
PS-QSP. The Promotion Stagnation Qualitative Service Program Board considers NCOs (SSG-SGM) in specific PMOS/grade where promotion stagnation exists.
NCOs identified by the OS-QSP and PS-QSP Boards who are not eligible for retirement will be afforded the opportunity to volunteer into a shortage MOS, if qualified.
As an S-1, you may be involved in the notification process, in addition to providing sound advice to the commander and Soldier, on available options.
a. MILPER MESSAGE , PROCEDURES FOR THE FY17 QUALITATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (QMP), ISSUED: [9/7/2016 7:38:41 AM]. This message provides guidance and procedures in support of the QMP. The senior NCO selection boards and QMP boards, currently scheduled for the 2d, 3d, and 4th quarters of Fiscal Year (FY) 17, will consider Regular Army (RA) and United States Army Reserve Active Guard Reserve (USAR AGR) Soldiers in the rank of SSG thru CSM for possible involuntary separation.
Performance-based, force shaping process
Improves NCO Grade
Applicable to:
Active Component NCOs
USAR-Active Guard Reserve NCOs
Reference: ALARACT 066/ Z Mar 12
MILPER MESSAGE , PROCEDURES FOR THE FY17 QUALITATIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (QMP), 9/7/2016

17. Standby Advisory Board
(STAB)
The Standby Advisory Board considers records of those -
Soldiers whose records were not reviewed by a regular board
Soldiers whose records were not properly constituted, due to a material
error, when reviewed by a regular board
Recommended Soldiers on whom derogatory information has developed that may warrant removal from a recommended list
Selected for appointment to CSM but was referred by the CSM Review Board because of derogatory information that was identified during the post-board screening process
Not considered for appointment to CSM only when it was predicated on obvious intent of the Soldier to be considered and clear negligence in the administrative process results in the Soldier’s non-consideration
** Imperative for Soldiers and chain of command to review AR , Chapter 4 before submitting STAB requests **
SHOW SLIDE 17: STANDBY ADVISORY BOARD (STAB)
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Chapter 4, paras – 4-18 to discuss STAB procedures.
1. The STAB is not a selection or promotion board but an advisory body convened to make recommendations on individual cases regarding promotion or removal from a current recommended list. The DCS, G1 or designee may approve cases for referral to a STAB upon determining that a material error existed in a Soldier’s MHRR when the file was reviewed by a promotion board. Error is considered material when there is a reasonable chance that had the error not existed, the Soldier may have been selected.
2. Reconsideration normally is granted when one or more of the following conditions existed on the Soldier’s MHRR at the time it was reviewed by a promotion selection board. Soldiers requesting reconsideration under (b) through (f) below is normally granted reconsideration only for the most recent board held prior to the Soldier’s request.
a. An adverse NCOER or AER reviewed by a board was subsequently declared invalid in whole or in part and was
determined by the SRB to constitute a material error.
b. An adverse document belonging to another Soldier is filed on the MHRR.
c. An Article 15 administered on or after 1 September 1979 that was designated for file in the MPF only but was
erroneously filed on the MHRR reviewed by the board.
d. An Article 15 punishment that was wholly set aside before 1 September 1979 and the set aside instrument was
not filed on the MHRR.
e. An Article 15 punishment that was wholly set aside on or after 1 September 1979 was filed on the MHRR when
reviewed by the board.
f. Court-martial orders were filed on the MHRR when the findings were “not guilty.”
g. A document was filed on the MHRR that erroneously identified the non-select as AWOL or a deserter.
h. Transcript awarding a degree (i.e., AA, BA, BS) was excluded from the records. If the degree was
posted to either the MHRR or ERB or was seen in hard copy by the board, a STAB is not authorized.
i. Absence of an award of a Meritorious Service Medal or higher (initial award only). If the award was recorded
on the MHRR or ERB or was reviewed in hard copy by the board, a STAB is not authorized.
j. NA k. An individual was considered in an MOS or CPMOS that is not the Soldier’s normal career progression.

18. References and Resources
Enlisted Promotions:
AR , Enlisted Promotions and Reductions
AHRC, Promotions Branch - Points Of Contact
Active and Reserve Enlisted Selections and Promotions
Laws
Title X: United States Code - Armed Forces
SHOW SLIDE 18: REFERENCES AND RESOURCES
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Explain to the students that the references and resources for enlisted promotions are listed on the slide.

19. Check On Learning
Q. Why are Senior Enlisted Promotions are announced monthly, by MOS? A. To allow for more timely and accurate force management at those ranks. Q. What NCOs does the Over-Strength Qualitive Service Program (OS-QSP) Board apply to? A. Applies to NCOs in grades SSG-SGM in specific PMOS/grades where the Army’s 12-month operating strength projection exceeds its goals.
SHOW SLIDE 19: CHECK ON LEARNING
TLO1: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity with the students before proceeding to the next learning activity.
Q. Why are Senior Enlisted Promotions are announced monthly, by MOS?
A. To allow for more timely and accurate force management at those ranks.
Q. What NCOs does the Over-Strength Qualitive Service Program (OS-QSP) Board apply to?
A. Applies to NCOs in grades SSG-SGM in specific PMOS/grades where the Army’s 12-month operating strength projection exceeds its goals.

20. Officer Promotion System
SHOW SLIDE 20: OFFICER PROMOTION SYSTEM
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Inform the students that the Army provides a centralized selection process for promotion to all grades except GEN, LTG, 1LT, and CW2. Commanders in the grade of lieutenant colonel (LTC) or above, or frocked to the grade of LTC, are authorized to promote officers to the grades of 1LT and CW2 under decentralized officer promotions. This learning activity covers both the decentralized and centralized officer promotion system.

21. Defense Officer Personnel Management Act
The Defense Officer Personnel Management Act (DOPMA) federal law
passed by Congress and signed by President Jimmy Carter on 12 Dec 1980
-Standardized officer personnel management across the Armed Forces
-Established ceilings on the number of field grade officers authorized per service
-Created uniform regulations governing officer promotions Codified rules regarding separation and retirement of officers
Mandated the military adopt an "up or out" personnel management strategy
SHOW SLIDE 21: Defense Officer Personnel Management Act TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.

22. Active Component Officer Promotion Rates
SHOW SLIDE 22: ACTIVE COMPONENT OFFICER PROMOTION RATES
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
FY16 and FY 17 rates are notional projections promotion rates
YGs under consideration for MAJ & LTC have already been through OSB/eSERB previously
Officer Promotion Rates by rank
Senior Enlisted

23. Centralized Officer Promotion Board
Board Composition
Eligibility
Separate board for each competitive category and grade
Composed of at least five Active Duty officers
Senior in grade to those under promotion consideration
Representation from each category under consideration
Annual schedules published by AHRC:
MILPER Messages
AHRC Web Page
Promotion eligibility is determined
by the Army G1
Approved by the Secretary of the
Army (SECARMY)
Based on:
Active Date of Rank (ADOR)
Time in Grade (TIG)
SHOW SLIDE 24: CENTRALIZED OFFICER PROMOTION BOARD
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , paras. 1-7, 1-10, 1-30, and 1-31.
NOTE: Inform students that different promotion boards such as Army Competitive, Chaplain, and Medical Service each have separate boards for each rank.
1. The Army provides a centralized selection process for promotion to all grades except GEN, LTG, 1LT, and CW2. The centralized system involves the convening of a DA board to determine individuals selected for promotion. Boards selecting CPTs through MGs have a separate board for each competitive category and grade. CW3, CW4, and CW5 have a selection promotion board that considers these ranks at the same time.
2. Promotion boards are composed of at least five officers on the Active Duty list. The Secretary of the Army (SA) or the SA designee, appoints a member of the selection board as president and prescribes administrative duties for that officer to perform. A board president has no authority to constrain the board from recommending for promotion those fully qualified officers that the majority finds best qualified to meet the needs of the Army. Board members must be senior in grade to those under consideration by the board. The SA or the SA designee may change the composition of a promotion selection board until the board has adjourned. The DCS, G1 designates officers to serve as recorders for selection boards. At least one board recorder must be present during all board deliberations.
3. Promotion eligibility is determined by the DCS, G1 and approved by the Secretary of the Army. For centralized promotions, eligibility is based on an officer’s active date of rank (ADOR) and time in grade (TIG).
4. Annual schedules for boards are published by AHRC in the form of MILPER Messages and are published online at ARHC, Officer Promotions.
AR , paras & 1-31
AR , para. 1-10

24. Performance and Potential Matters
The Board Process
The Board (MAJ Promotion):
17 members
1 MG Board President
8 COLs / 8 LTCs
All CSL (past/present)
Diverse (minority, female, joint, command)
“Your duty is to select the highest quality Officers with the skill sets and capabilities our Army needs now and for the foreseeable future.”
Board Guidance:
Whole-person concept
Job performance most important
Professional character
Warrior Ethos
Do not be influenced by a single event / evaluation…Assess the whole body of work
Performance and Potential Matters
What the Board Considers:
Performance Documents
ORB
Photo
Determine Selects:
Selected for promotion/selection
Order of Merit List (OML):
Each Board Member votes each individual
Votes combined and merged to one OML
SHOW SLIDE 25: CENTRALIZED OFFICER PROMOTION BOARD
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
Example Word Picture
6+/- Must Retain
Fully Qualified
1 Show Cause
Mock Board OPD
(Hot Topics)
Apply Specialty:
Branch/FA requirements

25. TIG for Promotion “Consideration”
Promotion Eligibility Requirements
Current Grade
TIG for Promotion “Consideration”
TIG for Promotion
WO1*
No Requirement
2 Years
CW2 – CW4
2 Years Active Duty
No Additional Requirement
2LT
18 Months
1LT
CPT – LTC
3 Years
COL – BG
1 Year
SHOW SLIDE 26: PROMOTION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , para. 1-10c, to discuss promotion eligibility requirements.
As established by the Secretary of the Army (SA), officers must meet the following minimum Time in Grade (TIG) requirements to be considered for promotion:
WO1. There are no minimum TIG requirements for officers to be considered for promotion
to CW2; however, they must have at least 2 years TIG including service credit, if applicable, to be promoted. Furthermore, WOs must serve 18 months on Active Duty in the grade of WO1 before promotion to CW2.
b. CW2, CW3, and CW4. These officers may not be considered for promotion to the next higher grade until they have completed 2 years of Active Duty in their current grade.
c. 2LT and 1LT. The law establishes no minimum TIG requirements for consideration for promotion; however, an officer must have at least 18 months (continuous) TIG to be promoted to 1LT and 2 years TIG to be promoted to CPT. The TIG requirement for promotion to 1LT was extended to 2 years by the authority of the SA.
CPT, MAJ, and LTC. These officers must serve at least 3 years TIG to be considered for
promotion. This requirement may be waived by the SA, for consideration from below the zone.
e. COL and BG. Officers must serve 1 year TIG to be considered for promotion. If selected, they may be promoted without regard to any additional TIG requirements.
NOTE: Explain to students that the rules can change based on guidance from AHRC.
* WO1s must serve 18 months on Active Duty before promotion to CW2
AR , para. 1-10c

26. Automated Promotion Management (1 of 2)
Promotions via web-based application on eMILPO
Direct access for promotion authorities and authorized representatives (normally S-1 Section personnel)
View eligible officers 2 months prior to PED using eMILPO
Must have an CAC/AKO account to access promotions application
System must be updated NLT 20th of each month
Promotion is automatic unless actively precluded by Chain of Command
SHOW SLIDE 27: AUTOMATED PROMOTION MANAGEMENT (1 OF 2)
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
Decentralized promotions are managed through eMILPO. The promotion approval authorities must have an Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account to access the promotion application. The application allows direct access for promotion authorities and authorized users to recommend and approve officers for promotion to 1LT and CW2. Effective Jan 04, promotions to 1LT and CW2 are automatic unless commanders actively preclude the promotion from happening. The system must be updated by the 20th of each month in order for promotions to be effective on time.
The promotion approval authority can designate the S1 to conduct promotion to 1LT / CW2 on their behalf. This will most likely be the case as most commanders have too much on their plates to be logging to AKO to do monthly promotions. The Battalion Commander grants the Battalion S1 access to the promotions tab in eMILPO.

27. Automated Promotion Management (2 of 2)
Automatic updates include:
TAPDB and DFAS
Generates a promotion order
Sent directly to officer’s OMPF
Retrievable thru TOPMIS II or eTOPMIS
Flagged officers (per AR ):
Identified on web application
Automatically disapproved for promotion
Eligible for promotion after lifting flag in eMILPO and processing update thru TAPDB
Hard copy DA Form 78s only required for non-selects
SHOW SLIDE 28: AUTOMATED PROMOTION MANAGEMENT (2 OF 2)
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
The eMILPO promotion system will automatically update information in the officer’s record and has the following embedded capabilities:
(1) It will automatically update the Total Army Personnel Data Base (TAPDB) and the Defense Finance Accounting System (DFAS), generate a promotion order which will be available via TOPMIS II, and the order will be sent directly to the officers OMPF.
(2) Flagged officers will be identified on the web application and will automatically be disapproved for promotion; therefore it is imperative that the promotion authority or authorized representative review promotion recommendations in the system monthly.
(3) Once a flag is lifted the officer will again be eligible for promotion within the system.
(4) The system eliminates almost all paperwork. A hard copy of DA Form 78s only need to be filled out when an officer is not selected for promotion. The DA Form 78 must be kept on file until the situation is resolved (officer promoted or released from active duty).

28. Determining 2LT / WO1 Active Date of Rank (ADOR)
2LT ADOR for USMA graduates will be the date of their appointments as RA 2LTs
2LT ADOR of graduates of a service academy other than USMA will be the USMA main graduation date in the year of their appointment (see HRC instructions for details)
2LT ADOR of ROTC cadets in May or June of any year is the same as the USMA main graduation date for that year
ADOR of an officer receiving an original appointment as an RA commissioned officer, other than as stated above, is the date the appointment is accepted
For an OTRA ROTC 2LT, see para 2-1f thru 2-1i, AR
WO1 ADOR – See Table 2-1, AR
SHOW SLIDE 29: DETERMINING 2LT ACTIVE DATE OF RANK (ADOR)
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Para 2-1.
Reference Para 2–1. Rules for determining active date of rank for 2LTs and WO1s being placed on the active duty list.
(1) The 2LT ADOR for USMA graduates will be the date of their appointments as RA 2LTs. The 2LT ADOR of graduates of a service academy other than USMA, who graduate on the main graduation date of their service academy and are appointed as 2LT RA under 10 USC 541(b), will be the USMA main graduation date in the year of their appointment. See HRC instructions for details.
(2) The 2LT ADOR of Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets appointed as RA 2LTs under 10 USC 2106 or 2107 in May or June of any year is the same as the USMA main graduation date for that year. (Eligibility for promotion on the ADL from 2LT to 1LT is based on PED rather than 2LT ADOR. See Chapter 3 for further guidance.)
(3) The ADOR of an officer receiving an original appointment as an RA commissioned officer, other than as stated above, is the date the appointment is accepted unless the appointee was, at the time of appointment, a Reserve officer or received entry grade credit under 10 USC 533 (including regular officers of another branch of service). The ADOR of these officers is determined according to paragraph 1D38 of AR
(4) The CG, Army Human Resources Command, notifies the field of periods of reserve commissioned service not in an active status for all 2LTs placed on the ADL. Unless notified by Army Human Resources Command that a 2LT has a period of reserve commissioned service in an inactive status, the field will assume all reserve service as a 2LT is in an active status.
(5) For an OTRA (Other than Regular Army) ROTC 2LT, see para 2-1f thru 2-1i, AR
Para 2-1 and Table 2-1, AR

29. Non-Select for Promotion to 1LT and CW2
6 month evaluation period if a potential for
promotion exists
Separate within 90 calendar days if performance is determined inconsistent
To CW2:
Separate within 90 calendar days
Exceptions:
If 2 years from retirement
SHOW SLIDE 30: NON-SELECT FOR PROMOTION TO 1LT AND CW2
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , paras and 3-5 and AR , para
If officers are not selected for promotion to 1LT or CW2, the following rules apply:
a. 2LTs will be retained for evaluation for six months providing retention is IAW “good order and discipline.” If after six months they are not deemed qualified for promotion, they will be notified of pending separation and separated within 90 calendar days of notification. During the six month period, if they are found fully qualified for promotion then the promotion will be effective the date they are found fully qualified.
b. WO1s who are non-select for promotion must be separated from Active Duty within 90 calendar days after the Promotion Review Authority approves the non-recommendation for promotion. A WO1 within two years of retirement is excluded.
c. If any officer is a non-select for promotion to 1LT or CW2, a DA Form 78 must be completed by the Promotion Work Center and forwarded to the Battalion S1 who procures the appropriate signatures from the Recommending Authority, Approval Authority, and Promotion Review Authority.
Requirements:
Process a DA Form 78 on all non-selects NLT the Promotion Eligibility Date (PED)
AR , paras & 3-5 and AR , para. 5-11

30. Twice Non-Select for Promotion to CW3-CW5 and CPT-LTC
Subject to the needs of the Army, maybe selectively continued on Active Duty in their present grade under provisions of AR , para. 1–14
Retired under any provision of law, if eligible
Retained on Active Duty until qualified for retirement if within two years of qualifying for retirement
AMEDD officers – recommended for continuation on Active Duty until all Active Duty service obligations are fulfilled
Discharged or REFRAD IAW AR 600–8–24
SHOW SLIDE 31: TWICE NON-SELECT FOR PROMOTION TO CW3-CW5 AND CPT-LTC
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , paras and 1-14.
If officers are not selected for promotion to CW3-CW5 and CPT-LTC a second time, the following rules apply:
Subject to the needs of the Army, officers maybe selectively continued on Active Duty in their present grade under provisions of AR , para. 1–14.
Retired under any provision of law, if eligible, on the date requested by the officer and approved by proper authority (retirement will be not later than the first day of the seventh month beginning after the month in which the President or the President’s designee approves the report of the board that considered the officer the second time).
Retained on Active Duty (if a commissioned officer) until qualified for retirement if, on the date the officer would otherwise have been discharged, he or she is within two years of qualifying for retirement under 10 USC 1293, 3911.
Retained on Active Duty (if a warrant officer) until qualified for retirement if he or she is within two years of qualifying for retirement on the date the SA approves the board report.
Discharged or released from Active Duty according to AR 600–8–24.
In the case of fully qualified AMEDD officers, recommended for continuation on Active Duty by a selective continuation board until all Active Duty service obligations have been fulfilled as prescribed in AR , para

31. Selective Continuation (SELCON)
Allows continued service for CPT-MAJ and CW2-CW4, if not promoted in their primary or above-the-zone categories
Selective Continuation Board recommends officers for continued service – SA approves list
Officers cannot apply for selective continuation
*** If not selectively continued, officers must separate not later than 90 calendar days from the date of approval for non-recommendation (special conditions apply for officers within two years of qualifying retirement)
SHOW SLIDE 32: SELECTIVE CONTINUATION (SELCON)
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , para. 5-9.
1. As previously discussed, selective continuation is driven by the “needs of the Army.” Officers not selected during their primary or above the zone promotion considerations to CW3, CW4, CW5, MAJ or LTC a second time may be selectively continued on Active Duty in their present grade. This action is not something for which an officer can apply.
2. Officers being considered for selective continuation receive notice from AHRC regarding their status. At that time, AHRC provides the officer with their options regarding continued service. The officer’s response is forwarded back to AHRC for resolution.
3. Officers not selected for SELCON must be separated or retired IAW 10 U.S.C. 580.
AR , para. 5-9

32. Approval Authority The President of the US Secretary of the Army
United States Senate
SHOW SLIDE 33: APPROVAL AUTHORITY
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , para
NOTE: Ask the students what roles would each of these positions play as approval authority.
1. United States law establishes the Army’s promotion authorities. Title 10 of the United States Code, The Defense Officer Personnel Management Act (DOPMA), and the Warrant Officer Management Act (WOMA) are some of the laws that govern officer promotions.
2. Promotion boards make recommendations to the President of the U.S. The President of the U.S. delegated authority to the Secretary of Defense to approve or disapprove promotion board reports.
3. The Secretary of the Army has the authority to approve or disapprove promotion board reports for the following:
a. Warrant Officer promotions.
b. Selective continuation boards.
c. Promotion review boards.
4. Senate confirmation is required for promotions to MAJ and above.

33. Promotion Zones “BELOW THE ZONE” “IN THE ZONE” “ABOVE THE ZONE”
1st Time – Only Selected Officers
Applies to CW4-CW5 and MAJ-COL
“IN THE ZONE”
2d Time – Normal Career Progression
SHOW SLIDE 34: PROMOTION ZONES
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
There are three chances for an officer to be promoted to the next higher rank:
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Para 1-17 and 1-34 a and d.
(1) Below the zone promotion – ahead of peers or year group. This pertains to all grades except CPT, BG & MG. (i.e., to MAJ, LTC & COL). Make sure to note that the regulation states that officers are not promoted to CW3 below the zone, however there has been a change to the regulation. The basic idea is that only outstanding officers are selected in this zone. Non-selection for below the zone is normal and not considered detrimental to an officer. As mentioned earlier, the total number of officers selected in this category cannot exceed 10% of the total officers recommended, but the Secretary of Defense may authorize up to 15%.
(2) In the zone promotion – with peers; normal career progression. This is technically your second look, but only the first one that counts. Non-selection during this look is an officer’s first non-select. The next promotion board then reevaluates the officer the following year to obtain promotion in the above-the-zone look.
(3) Above the zone promotion – behind peers; third and last realistic chance. Any officer who fails to be selected for promotion two times will be subject to the provisions listed in Para 1-13a. Officers selected for selective continuation will continue to be considered for promotion until separated.
Promotion zones are determined by DOR, and all fall roughly along year-group lines.
NOTE: Refer students to page 3, Para 1-10c(4).
(b) CPTs, MAJs, and LTCs must serve at least 3 years TIG to be considered for promotion.
(4) After the promotion board adjourns, it normally takes 60 to 90 days of processing and distribution time before the board results are released. The results are released world-wide at a date / time specified by HRC. Until the release date / time, board results must be maintained in a “close hold” status. Once the results are distributed to the promotion work center (Brigade / BCT S1 - approximately 2 weeks before the release date), they must ensure that the officers on the list are still in a promotable status and not flagged.
“ABOVE THE ZONE”
3d Time – Last Chance
Para 1-17 and 1-34, AR

34. Promotion Acceptance Commissioned Officers Warrant Officers
Para 1-18, AR
Commissioned Officers
Incur no service obligation for promotion
Incur minimum TIG obligation to retire at rank
GEN / LTG – no TIG; have consent of Senate
MG, BG, COL, LTC – 3 years
MAJ, CPT, 1LT – 6 months (AR , Para 2-5)
OTRA commissioned officers must accept RA appointment upon appointment to MAJ (AR , Chapter 2)
Warrant Officers
Appointment to WO1 incurs 6 year obligation
2 year obligation with promotion to CW3, CW4, and CW5 (AR , Para 2-5)
Must accept RA appointment upon promotion to CW3 (AR , Chapter 2)
SHOW SLIDE 35: PROMOTION ACCEPTANCE
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Para 1-18; AR , Para 2-5; and AR , Chapter 2.
Unless an officer declines a promotion in writing they will be promoted when their sequence number is announced. If an officer decides to decline a promotion, the following actions occur:
(1) Should be counseled by rater regarding impact of declination.
(2) The officer will be deleted from promotion list; 2LT or WO1 who decline promotion are ineligible for subsequent ones. Officers will separate upon expiration of service obligation.
(a) Commissioned officers, regardless of rank, do not incur a service obligation for accepting a promotion. However, to retire at the promoted grade requires completion of successful periods of service respectively:
GEN / LTG – no TIG, but do have to have consent of Senate.
MG, BG, COL, and LTC – 3 years TIG.
MAJ, CPT and 1LT – 6 months TIG.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , 2-5, and Para 1-18b.
(b) Commissioned Officer, other than Regular Army (OTRA) officers, who decline a Regular Army appointment upon promotion to MAJ will be released from active duty according to AR and AR
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Paras 1-18b(1), 2-3, and 2-5.
Warrant Officers incur a 6-year Active Duty Service obligation for accepting a warrant officer appointment. Additionally, when a warrant officer accepts a promotion to CW3, CW4 or CW5, they incur a 2-year service obligation.

35. Frocking Criteria Officers are authorized to wear one rank higher
Routinely done to interact with high level foreign officials; is in best interest of US
Must not exceed Army-wide promotion allocations
Must serve in position for the higher grade
No seniority accrued for future promotion
Does not count as time in grade for retirement
ID card and DA photo will not reflect frocked rank
CG, HRC is approval authority for most
SHOW SLIDE 36: FROCKING CRITERIA
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
Frocking is the process that allows an officer to wear a rank higher than his current one. It is not a true promotion. It is normally done only for senior ranking officers, though all are potentially eligible. It is used predominately in the joint arena where US officers must interact routinely with high level foreign officials and rank become critical to facilitate operations. Army allocations exist for the number of officers that can be frocked at any one time. For example, 2% of the total number of Colonels can be LTC(P)s who are frocked. As the number of frocked officers is very limited, the critical test is whether the current rank of the officer severely restricts their job performance. HRC will approve all request for frocking.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , Para 6-1 and DOD Directive
In order to be eligible for frocking the following criteria must be met:
Must be currently on a promotion list.
Must be serving in a position for the frocked grade.
Must have the concurrence of the gaining unit.
Can assume the frocked rank no earlier than two days before assuming the job that requires the frocked rank.
Additional guidelines associated with frocking include:
Officer may wear the frocked rank during PCS.
Frocked time does not counts towards seniority for future promotion.
Frocked time does not count as time in grade for retirement purposes.
(4) ID card and DA photo will not reflect frocked rank.
NOTE: Refer students to per AIR FORCE INSTUCTION (AFI ) _IP, Volume 1; 17 JUNE 2009
Exceptions: Frocking:
Frocking is an administrative authorization to assume the title and wear the uniform of a higher rank, without entitlement to the pay and allowance of that grade.
Being frocked does not result in a change in grade or a change in date of rank and no entitlements accrue to a member or the members’ family as a result of being frocked.
ID cards are not reissued to members or dependents of members being frocked, until the individual is promoted. (See AR , Officer Promotions, 25 February 2005). Exception: General Officers may get their ID cards replaced with a memorandum of approval from the Secretary of the Army.
Para 6-1, AR

36. Critically or Terminally ILL
Must be in promotable status
Cannot legally accelerate promotions
CG AHRC and Army G1 determine validity of promotion prior to death
Eligible for posthumous promotion consideration
SHOW SLIDE 37: CRITICALLY OR TERMINALLY ILL
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , para
No legal basis exists to promote a critically or terminally ill officer to a higher rank. If the officer is currently in a promotable status, the CG AHRC and the Army G1 determines the validity of promoting the officer early based on information provided by the medical treatment facility. Officers who do not receive a promotion prior to death are eligible for a posthumous promotion consideration IAW AR , para
AR , para. 1-28

37. Posthumous Promotions
PROMOTABLE
Not due to own misconduct
Not AWOL
HRC is approval authority
SHOW SLIDE 38: POSTHUMOUS PROMOTIONS
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , para
NOTE: Instruct the students to read the Advance Sheet titled “Five Promoted to Captain Posthumously” before discussing posthumous promotions.
1. Officers are eligible for a posthumous promotion provided the following conditions are met:
Proper authority had approved the recommendation of the promotion selection board at the time of death.
b. Officer was in a promotable status at the time of death.
c. Death was not due to own misconduct.
d. Officer was not on an unauthorized absence.
2. Officers will not receive any bonus, gratuity pay, or allowance because of a posthumous promotion; however, the officer’s name will be carried on military records in the higher grade and that grade may be included upon the burial marker in recognition of the officer’s lifetime accomplishments and contribution to the nation.
DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) is the official certificate of death issued by AHRC, CMAOC. Posthumous promotions are normally approved unless a recommendation to remove an officer from a promotion list or to deny promotion is addressed in the Casualty Report or is received under separate cover before the DA Form 3168 (Posthumous Promotion Certificate) is issued.
AHRC will, upon effecting the posthumous promotion, issue a DA Form 3168 to be furnished to the primary NOK along with the DD Form 1300.
AR , para. 1-29

38. and Glossary, Section II, Terms
Specialty Branch Promotions
Competitive category
Convening selection boards
Promotion screen authorities
AMEDD Officers Two-time non- select to MAJ or LTC
SHOW SLIDE 39: SPECIALTY BRANCH PROMOTIONS
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Refer students to AR , paras. 1-14g, 1-30b, 1-36a(1), and Glossary, Section II, Terms (Competitive Category).
1. A competitive category is a group of officers who compete among themselves for promotion, and if selected, are promoted in order of rank as additional officers in the higher grade are needed. A separate selection board convenes for each competitive category and grade for commissioned officers; however, such boards may be convened concurrently. Competitive categories among warrant officers are authorized by law but have not been designated as a matter of policy. Competitive categories for commissioned officers are as follows:
Army (AD, AG, AR, AV, CE, EN, FA, FI, IN, MI, MP, OD, SC, SF, TC, QM).
Chaplains.
Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
Medical Service Corps.
Army Medical Specialist Corps.
Veterinary Corps.
Army Nurse Corps.
Medical Corps.
Dental Corps.
Warrant Officer Corps.
2. AMEDD, JAG, and Chaplain Corps officers are each in their own competitive category for promotions. They compete within their own branch and do not compete against other branches for promotions; therefore, each of the specialty branches have separate boards from the main Army competitive category. Promotion screen authorities (HRC for Army competitive category officers; the Chief of Chaplains for Chaplains; the Judge Advocate General for Judge Advocates; or the Surgeon General for competitive categories within the Army Medical Department) will recommend all-fully-qualified officer lists to the SA when directed.
3. Most commissioned officers with less than one year of active duty service are not eligible for consideration by a promotion selection board. However, officers in specialty branches are exempt from this rule.
4. As previously discussed, AMEDD officers on the ADL who were twice not selected for promotion to MAJ or LTC may be voluntarily, or within specific provisions of a service grant, continued on active duty to fulfill an ADSO.
AR , paras. 1-14g, 1-30b, 1-36a(1),
and Glossary, Section II, Terms

39. Authority and References
Officer Promotions
Authority and References
Laws -
Title X: United States Code – Armed Forces
DoD Instructions -
DoD Instruction Military Officer Actions Requiring Approval of the Secretary of Defense or President, or Confirmation by the Senate
DoD Instruction Commissioned Officer Promotion Program
DoD Instruction Commissioned Officer Promotion Program Procedures
Department of the Army Memorandum -
DA Memo Policies and Procedures for Active Duty List Officer Selection Boards
Army Regulations / DA Pamphlets -
AR Officer Promotions
DA PAM Commissioned Officer Professional Development and Career Management
AHRC – Active and Reserve Officer Selections and Promotions Home Page -
SHOW SLIDE 40: OFFICER PROMOTIONS AUTHORITY AND REFERENCES
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
1. The legal basis for commissioned officer promotions is contained in Title 10, United States Code (USC). This law prescribes:
Strength and grade authorizations.
Promotion list components.
Promotion procedures.
Separation procedures resulting from non-selection.
2. As depicted on the slide, the statutory requirements of Title 10 USC are carried out through DoD Instructions, Army Regulations, and policy developed by the Army G-1 to administer the officer promotion system.

40. Check On Learning
Q. The Army provides a centralized selection process for promotion to all grades except which grades? A. GEN, LTG, 1LT, and CW2. Q. What conditions must be met in order for an Officer to be eligible for a Posthumous Promotion? A. Proper authority had approved the recommendation of the promotion selection board at the time of death; Officer was in a promotable status at the time of death; Death was not due to own misconduct; Officer was not on an unauthorized absence.
SHOW SLIDE 41: CHECK ON LEARNING
TLO2: Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity with the students before proceeding to the next learning activity.
Q. The Army provides a centralized selection process
for promotion to all grades except which grades?
A. GEN, LTG, 1LT, and CW2.
Q. What conditions must be met in order for an Officer to be eligible for a Posthumous Promotion?
A. Proper authority had approved the recommendation of the promotion selection board at the time of death; Officer was in a promotable status at the time of death; Death was not due to own misconduct; Officer was not on an unauthorized absence.

41. Terminal Learning Objective
ACTION: Communicate Centralize Promotion and Selections
CONDITIONS: Given Access to AR , AR , and relevant MILPER Messages.
STANDARDS: Careerist will meet the standard by scoring 70% or higher on the practical exercise with the overall objective of refining an understanding of:
Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
Show Slide 42: Terminal Learning Objective (TLO)
NOTE: Inform the students of the TLO requirements.
ACTION: Communicate Centralize Promotion and Selections
CONDITIONS: Given Access to AR , AR , and relevant MILPER Messages.
STANDARDS: Careerist will meet the standard by scoring 70% or higher on the practical exercise with the overall objective of refining an understanding of:
1. Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army enlisted centralized promotion system.
2. Review policies, procedures, and responsibilities of the Active Army officer promotion system.
NOTE: Inform the students that the purpose of today’s class is to discuss and provide knowledge on requirements, principles, and responsibilities when communicating centralized promotions as a CP50 professional.