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The minimum military education requirements shown previously, are a prerequisite for promotion. Since annual selection boards consider officers for promotion far enough in advance of the date on which the required time in grade will be completed as prescribed in table 2-1, AR 135-155, educational requirements, both military and civilian, must be completed no later than the day prior to the date the board considering the officer convenes. The promotion board schedule is established annually by HQDA and is adjusted as required.

After the board reports its findings and the recommendations receive final approval, each officer will be sent a letter notifying him or her of either selection or nonselection. This promotion action cannot be accomplished unless the officer has been found physically qualified for retention and possesses a valid, current security clearance.

Selection boards consider the promotion of officers for all grades 1st lieutenant to colonel. Officers considered qualified and selected for promotion to first lieutenant will be promoted when they have completed 2 years service in grade. Second lieutenants are not promoted unless they have completed an Army Officer Basic Course. Second lieutenants who are not obligated and not promoted upon completion of forty-two months commissioned service are discharged.

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Above information derived from Army Pamplet 600-3